Alivia Puterbaugh

Alivia Puterbaugh, a graduate of Purdue University and former middle school teacher, is the author and illustrator of "He Calls Me His Dandelion," a story about hope and perseverance in the face of some of life's greater challenges. It was written for children and adults of all ages.

Puterbaugh spent a year in Youth with a Mission (YWAM), where she developed her art skills and learned to integrate them with reaching others with the love of Jesus. This marriage of purposes is displayed in her book.

Puterbaugh currently dwells in Colorado with her family and spends the majority of her time developing her company, "Damask & Co. LLC," as well as enjoying the outdoors.