Liz Ballard Hamm & Andrew Ballard are siblings who grew up in rural Virginia, where they spent their childhood exploring the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with their dogs. Andrew, Liz, and their younger brother Taylor all shared a passion for storytelling from a very early age. Andrew went on to study theatre at James Madison University and embark on a career in the performing arts. Liz also studied theatre at Catawba College and went on to work as an actor for Virginia Repertory Theatre, where she and Andrew performed children's theatre together for young audiences across the country. Today, Andrew adventures through life as a writer, actor, and teacher living in Culpeper, VA, with his dog Luke at his side. He is currently engaged in postgraduate studies at the University of Virginia. Liz is a student at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. She enjoys exploring the wilds of Richmond, VA with her husband, Andrew Hamm; their children, Ruby and Gabriel; and their loving dog, Boba. "The Great Big Ark in the Sky" is Liz and Andrew's first picture book. More information about the authors and their book can be found at their website, greatbigark.com.
