About the author
KIT VANBUSKIRK is an author, artist and graphic designer. In her studio, she creates visual art forms such as acrylic paintings, drawings and colorful paper collage made with decorative artisan papers. She also likes books and makes various types of handmade "artists' books." She independently published the book, The Elmwood Cafes. She has lived in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, California for 30 years, putting down roots in the community and, of course, dining in many cafes.