Sally Gibson is a heritage consultant. A graduate of Vassar College, she holds a Masters of Urban Studies from Yale University, a Master of Library Science and a Ph.D. in Urban Geography (both from the University of Toronto). Originally from New Jersey, Sally has lived in Toronto since 1969; the city has been both a source of inspiration for her and the object of many years of research. Her previous book, More Than an Island: A History of Toronto Island, was published in 1984.