Written by Elizabeth Arens
About the Author
Elizabeth Jane Arens is a single mom who lives in Brambleton, Virginia, with her daughter, Megan. A Hug from Grandpa Joe was inspired by their real-life experience with grief following the passage of Elizabeth's beautiful mom (Megan's beloved grandma), Mary Jane Arens, when Megan was 11 years old.
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Megan is now in college, where she is studying Psychology and Social Work. She wants to help children who have experienced trauma, including the passing of a loved one. When Megan is not studying or working, she enjoys knitting, crocheting, and getting together with her friends.
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One way that Elizabeth has dealt with her own grief has been to write poetry and short stories. When she is not writing, Elizabeth enjoys sewing, teaching children to read, and leading arts and crafts in Vacation Bible School.
About the Illustrator
Elizabeth searched for an illustrator for her book for four years! She was thrilled that God led her to Moi Camacho, a very talented traditional artist and a man of infinite patience.
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Moi Camacho has a background in muralism and illustrations, For more than three decades, he has been creating community mural projects and conducting visual arts workshops in Santa Ana, California.
