Elizabeth Paul studied art and literature at The Evergreen State College and continued in an interdisciplinary vein at the University of Virginia where she earned an MA in English in the American Studies Program. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and her creative and critical work has appeared in River Teeth, Cold Mountain Review, Weave Magazine, and Assay. Elizabeth taught college writing and literature for six years, working with students from around the world. Prior to teaching, she wrote, edited, and designed content for the Library of Congress's educational website, The Learning Page. For two years she served as a Peace Corps education volunteer in Kyrgyzstan where she met and married her husband. Her interests in culture, art, language, and nature have taken her to Mexico, East Africa, Western Europe, Russia, and Turkey. Elizabeth teaches ESOL and writing in the Washington, D.C. area. To contact her or to learn more about Reading Girl and the art on which it is based visit www.elizabethsgpaul.com.