​Sally Denmead is a classically trained singer and actor who has been performing on stage for most of her life.  She has performed many classic opera roles with the Amato Opera in New York City and many Gilbert & Sullivan roles with the Pittsburgh Savoyards since moving to Pittsburgh 20 years ago.  Her love of theater and adopted home of Pittsburgh led her organically to the plays of Pittsburgh's own August Wilson, arguably the greatest American playwright of the late 20th century.  Her longstanding familiarity with the children's book world led her to believe she could write a picture book biography of Wilson, by far her favorite dramatist.  And so she did!  It's entitled A Song for August and is her first trade picture book.  She could not be more thrilled to have this book published by the brilliant and supportive Arthur Levine through his exciting new press which is taking the world by storm, Levine Querido.  For more information about this title, click on "A Song for August" at top of page.