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Author: Amy Amberg

Inspired by true stories, little known facts and fun language, Amy finds book ideas in the scraps of internet searches, random bylines and bibliographies. A member of SCBWI, she loves writing picture book biographies, picture books and concept board books. When she's not researching, writing or revising, Amy can be found exploring the New England woods, hiking or kayaking.

How Do Libraries Choose Books? Collection Development in Public Libraries: An Interview with Library Director Noelle Boc

May 10, 2022 Amy Amberg

With recent book banning attempts in several states, I thought it would be a good time to clarify how public libraries both collect and cull items from their collections.

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Grace Lin on Diversity & Inclusion

January 25, 2022 Amy Amberg

Part 2 of 2: Grace Lin on Diversity and Inclusion Grace Lin, a NY Times bestselling author/ illustrator and winner of the Children’s Literature Legacy

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Grace Lin on the Craft of Storytelling

January 11, 2022 Amy Amberg

Part 1 of 2: Grace Lin on the Craft of Storytelling Grace Lin, a New York Times bestselling author/ illustrator, won the Newbery Honor for

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TRUCKER KID

By Carol Gordon Ekster, Illustrated by Russ CoxJanuary 1, 2023
Available today from Capstone Press!

Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach

By Kim Chaffee, Illustrated by Alexandra BadiuJanuary 10, 2023
Picture book biography available today from Page Street Kids!

Pew!: The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham

By Cathy Stefanec Ogren, Illustrated by Lesley BreenMarch 15, 2023
47 days to go.

Smarty Ants

By Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call, Illustrated by Erin TaylorAugust 1, 2023
6 months to go.
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