The Lavender Ribbon is a gentle tale of a grandfather and his granddaughter and their mutual discovery of secrets from their own worlds. Andrea R Gravatt is a pediatrician who uses her talents of writing children's books to teach children. She is a Professor of Pediatric Medicine and has interests in Wilderness Medicine, High Altitude Medicine and Disaster Medical Response. She has been a volunteer for projects worldwide and provides indigent pediatric care in both the USA and foreign countries. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she currently resides in Seattle, Washington.