She wrote her first story in high school and won a prize for it. Sing to the Stars grew out of experiences Barrett had as a child and as an arts and crafts director in the Cleveland, Ohio, parks system. For one festival in the park, Barrett convinced a boy named John to play the piano. The relationship between Ephram and Mr. Washington is based on Barrett's relationship with her own father.
Passion is important, whether it's railroads or baseball or fingernail polish.
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