ELIZABETH L. CARTER

I grew up on a farm on the East Coast, rode horses competitively (English style) and had lots and lots of pets. My two budgies were far and away my favorites. 

I received a degree in creative writing from the University of Victoria, where I was lucky to study with Canadian greats such as Lorna Crozier, Guy Vanderhaeghe, and Patrick Lane.

Later, I switched gears, earned a master’s in psychology from Prescott College, and spent several years working as a psychotherapist. I got to hear people’s stories—their deepest, most secret stories—and support them in making new ones.

When I became a mother, I was once again immersed in the magical world of children’s books. It was a return to my true home in the writing world, and I haven’t looked back.

I am an active member of my Hawai’i SCBWI chapter and live on Maui with my human family, plus four small parrots, a guinea pig, various foster animals, and one grumpy box turtle.