Claire Saeli May, the talented author of the rhymed stories, Santa’s Fairy Helpers,

The Responsibilitree, and Grandma's Love Bug, grew up in the suburbs of Buffalo, NY.  She is the youngest of seven children and spent many evenings playing rhyming games with her mom and sisters while drying the dishes. “This,” says Claire, “is where my love of rhyming began!” 

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From an early age, Claire knew that being a wife, mom and teacher was her future. 

By 1988 she was well on her way, as she was married, teaching, and a new mom

to her son, Eric, and soon after, Brigit and Alex.

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Today Claire leads a rewarding life in the suburbs of Buffalo with her husband Joe and their dog Sasha. As a retired elementary school teacher and proud grandmother, she treasures the legacy of education and family she created, holding a bachelor's degree from SUNY Geneseo and a Master's in Education from Buffalo State College.