About Elizabeth
Before writing for children, Elizabeth was a public relations and marketing communications strategist for over 25 years. She landed her clients in national news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and ABC Evening News with David Muir.
Elizabeth has a degree in journalism and has served as an editor for several award-winning publications, including a journal of scientific computing.
She has four children, one grandchild (and another one on the way!) and lives on Chicago’s North Shore with her husband and two dogs.
Growing up …
near Washington, D.C., Elizabeth treasured weekends exploring the national landmarks and museums with her family. Her Mom, a teacher, and Dad, an engineer, encouraged creativity by providing inspiration and an endless stash of fresh paper, craft supplies, and building materials.
But nothing beat the library. Every week she checked out an armful of dog books, then offered canine facts to anyone who made eye contact. If only she could have a dog of her own …
In January of fourth grade, Elizabeth’s family moved to North Dakota, where they were greeted by subzero temperatures and three-foot snowbanks. She quickly learned to appreciate snorkel-hooded parkas, hot cocoa, and the phrase, “You betcha!” She conquered the harsh winters by delivering newspapers with her very own Bernese Mountain Dog, Molly Bea Von Mittendorf.
Did you know Bernese Mountain Dogs once hauled milk carts for Swiss dairy farmers?
Elizabeth’s favorite books as a child were Are You My Mother?, The Monster at the End of This Book, The Boxcar Children, Ramona and Beezus, and especially Harriet the Spy, which remains on her bookshelf today.
