Elizabeth Verdick

Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. She is the author of more than 40 highly acclaimed books for children and teens in Free Spirit's Best Behavior, Toddler Tools, Happy Healthy Baby®, and Laugh & Learn® series. Some of her most beloved titles include Words Are Not for Hurting, Calm-Down Time, Stand Up to Bullying!, and The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents). She lives with her husband, two children, and a houseful of pets near St. Paul, Minnesota.