Jones-Scaife, Sharon: - Sharon Jones-Scaife grew up in Marvell, Arkansas, the fourth of 15 children. As one can imagine, she spent a great deal of time reading to her younger siblings. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Sharon is the publisher of Teen Graffiti, a magazine that serves as a voice for teens and as an avenue of communication, allowing teens to express their opinions, concerns, and ideas through poetry, essays, articles and photography. Sharon is also the author of Becoming, a collection of original poems and illustrations. A resident of Sachse, Texas, Sharon spends her time supporting her son in basketball, creating adventures with her grandchildren, running, cycling, writing, and of course, reading.