Greene, Jacqueline Dembar: - Jacqueline Dembar Greene is the author of 41 books for young readers, including picture books, short stories, historical novels, mysteries, non-fiction, and series books. Jackie's books have won national awards and featured reviews, including the historical novels, Out of Many Waters and One Foot Ashore; the American Girl series about Rebecca Rubin; and several picture books, such as Speak Up, Tommy! In addition to her writing, Jackie is an avid gardener, hiker, and photographer.