About Donna Grassby Donna Grassby grew up a Pier Girl in Whitney Pier, Cape Breton. Her critically acclaimed first book, A Seaside Alphabet, was published by Penguin Random House. She lives north of Toronto. Books by Donna Grassby Kate's Ring by (author) Donna Grassby Ages 12 to 18 Grades 7 to 12 A Seaside Alphabet by (author) Donna Grassby illustrated by Susan Tooke Ages 6 to 9 Grades 1 to 4