Elizabeth A. Billups

Elizabeth A. Billups, author and illustrator of "The Puddle Jumper’s Guide to Kicking Cancer," is the proud mama of Gracie, the main character of the book. The story is based on the family's true story of battling cancer, and it's also available in Spanish on amazon.com as "El Salto de Charcos - Guía para Combatir el Cancer." Free video readings are available on each amazon.com product page. Please share these to encourage all children touched by cancer.

English version: https://www.amazon.com/Puddle-Jumpers-Guide-Kicking-Cancer/dp/0692859403/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+puddle+jumper%27s+guide&qid=1569076484&sr=8-1

Spanish version: https://www.amazon.com/El-Salto-Charcos-Combatir-Jumpers/dp/1082439290/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=spanish+the+puddle+jumper%27s+guide&qid=1569076141&sr=8-1

Check out the real pictures that inspired the book's pictures and get updates at:

https://www.facebook.com/teachkidsaboutcancer/

Elizabeth is also the author of "The Carry Crew Concept: How to Build Crews to Carry People in Hard Times." After developing and managing the very first Carry Crew, called Team Jim, to help her friend who had ALS, Elizabeth wrote a book and workbook to equip others to build their own Carry Crew to help friends who need practical help, such as meal delivery or childcare.

Elizabeth knew she wanted to be a writer when she was in first grade, and she is an instinctive communicator. She attended Arizona State University and graduated from the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism. She has more than 14 years of experience in writing, corporate marketing and public relations.

Elizabeth lives with her family, husband and two dogs in Colorado.