 Betty Paraskevas

Rita E. "Betty" Paraskevas (April 8, 1929 – April 7, 2010) was a New York writer and lyricist best known for her work on "Maggie and the Ferocious Beast".Born in New Jersey, prior to becoming a children's author, Paraskevas worked for many years as a playwright and lyricist on Broadway, working with producer Harry Rigby on shows such as "Sugar Babies" and "No, No, Nanette".