Mary Amato

Mary Amato began writing at the age of seven--in a travel journal that her mother gave her on a trip to California. She got hooked on the process of writing her observations. As a teen, she turned to her journals to express her emotions. At the time, she wanted to be a writer, but didn't think it was possible.

She got an undergraduate degree in teaching and taught for a few years before leaving the field to try to make it as a writer. Now, Mary is an award-winning author of books for children and young adults as well as a singer-songwriter. Her books have been translated into foreign languages, optioned for television, produced onstage, and have won the children’s choice awards in several states. Her recent novels, Guitar Notes and Get Happy, include original songs. Readers can hear the songs from her books and learn more about creative writing at www.thrumsociety.com.

Website: www.thrumsociety.com.