Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert Bedia grew up in the rural Midwest. As a child, she loved creating stories about the world around her. After working as a researcher, educator, and audiologist, she returned to her creative roots when raising her own children. Now she spends her days creating heartfelt and humorous stories for children. She is the author of both fiction and nonfiction picture books. Liz lives in central Iowa with her husband, two children, and two dogs. For more information, visit: https://elizabethgilbertbedia.com