Elizabeth McBride writes poetry, essays, and children's literature from northern Michigan. She is the author of Most Beautiful, a collection of poetry and prose about the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and surrounding area. A listing of published works is available on her website. Ms. McBride has a Master's Degree in Family Studies, is a Certified Clinical Specialist in Trauma and Loss in Children, is a Fellow of the National Writing Project, an Affiliate of Amherst Writers and Artists, a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and a 2019 Poetry Award recipient from Writer's Digest.