About…

Elizabeth Baird Hardy is descended from some of the earliest settlers in Appalachia.  She grew up in Kentucky and has spent the last few decades in North Carolina, where she writes and teaches college English and Humanities courses.

She frequently writes on the works of authors like C.S. Lewis and Edmund Spenser, but Hardy’s areas of expertise and interest also include popular texts like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Twilight, as well as Star Trek.  She also specializes in Appalachian culture and history and volunteers with her family at historic sites, teaching about a variety of topics.

 An engaging and enthusiastic presenter who brings her storytelling experience into her interpretation of literature, Hardy has presented at several national conferences and enjoys delivering programs and discussions at libraries, schools, and community centers as well. She is always eager to encourage the joy of learning and the power of texts when we see them as more than mere words on page.  As a storyteller and historic interpreter, Elizabeth Baird Hardy brings to life history, literature, and Appalachian culture for students and audiences of all sizes.  She lives with her family on the side of a mountain where, on a snowy evening, one may just get a glimpse of a faun carrying an umbrella and wrapped packages.