Amanda Davis (she/her)
@amandadavisart.bsky.social
Author-Illustrator | Educator | Mom 🐶🐶👶🏽
🇺🇸 30,000 STITCHES (‘21)
🌙 MOONLIGHT MEMORIES (‘23)
💙 SOMETIMES STORMY (‘25)
🇺🇸 30,000 STITCHES (‘21)
🌙 MOONLIGHT MEMORIES (‘23)
💙 SOMETIMES STORMY (‘25)
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Beyond excited to announce my next picture book inspired by a trip I took to Iceland. Thrilled to be working with the amazing team at @marblepress.bsky.social
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
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One flag. Thousands of hands. 30,000 STITCHES. 🇺🇸 Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social for StoryMakers on KidLit TV. Learn the inspiring story of the National 9/11 Flag & create your own helping hand! 🙌🏽 www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersA... @hachettelibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #NeverForget #911Anniversary
September 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
One flag. Thousands of hands. 30,000 STITCHES. 🇺🇸 Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social for StoryMakers on KidLit TV. Learn the inspiring story of the National 9/11 Flag & create your own helping hand! 🙌🏽 www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersA... @hachettelibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #NeverForget #911Anniversary
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🇺🇸 The restoration of the National 9/11 Flag would never have been possible without many helping hands. Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag as she denonstrates how to create a Helping Hand craft: www.kidlit.tv/ready-set-dr...
Ready Set Draw! A Helping Hand KidLit Craft - KidLit TV
Helping others is a win-win! Not only do people around you feel loved and cared for, but also, as a... Read more »
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September 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🇺🇸 The restoration of the National 9/11 Flag would never have been possible without many helping hands. Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag as she denonstrates how to create a Helping Hand craft: www.kidlit.tv/ready-set-dr...
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🇺🇸Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of 30,000 STITCHES, THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE NATIONAL 9/11 FLAG, for the StoryMakers Podcast. Work along with Amanda to create your own helping hand — a reminder that it feels great to work together & help others: www.kidlit.tv/kidlit-radio... #kidlit
KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Amanda Davis 30,000 STITCHES - KidLit TV
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOne flag. Thousands of hands. 30,000 STITCHES. Join Amanda Davis, author of 30,000 STITCHES,... Read more »
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September 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🇺🇸Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of 30,000 STITCHES, THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE NATIONAL 9/11 FLAG, for the StoryMakers Podcast. Work along with Amanda to create your own helping hand — a reminder that it feels great to work together & help others: www.kidlit.tv/kidlit-radio... #kidlit
Early reviews are here! I’ll be posting more of them throughout the week. SOMETIMES STORMY written and illustrated by me, releases with @freespiritpublishing @tcmpub on October 7th but is available for preorder now! ⬇️
www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/iO57odv...
www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/iO57odv...
July 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Early reviews are here! I’ll be posting more of them throughout the week. SOMETIMES STORMY written and illustrated by me, releases with @freespiritpublishing @tcmpub on October 7th but is available for preorder now! ⬇️
www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/iO57odv...
www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/iO57odv...
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Marketing advice brought to you by @PB25Vibes member, @amandadavisart.bsky.social !
#Publishing #marketing #editors #writingcommunity #amwriting #kidlit #author #PB25Vibes
#Publishing #marketing #editors #writingcommunity #amwriting #kidlit #author #PB25Vibes
April 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Marketing advice brought to you by @PB25Vibes member, @amandadavisart.bsky.social !
#Publishing #marketing #editors #writingcommunity #amwriting #kidlit #author #PB25Vibes
#Publishing #marketing #editors #writingcommunity #amwriting #kidlit #author #PB25Vibes
Sometimes Stormy swag is here! Bookmarks and Art Prints for all those who preorder a signed copy through The Silver Unicorn Bookstore!🎨📚#shoplocal ⬇️
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#kidlit #kidlitart #preorder #indiebookstores #kidsbooks @freespiritbooks.bsky.social
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#kidlit #kidlitart #preorder #indiebookstores #kidsbooks @freespiritbooks.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Sometimes Stormy swag is here! Bookmarks and Art Prints for all those who preorder a signed copy through The Silver Unicorn Bookstore!🎨📚#shoplocal ⬇️
www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/iO57odv...
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#kidlit #kidlitart #preorder #indiebookstores #kidsbooks @freespiritbooks.bsky.social
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#kidlit #kidlitart #preorder #indiebookstores #kidsbooks @freespiritbooks.bsky.social
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"Revising the manuscript without personal attachment was the hardest," says Amanda. @amandadavisart.bsky.social
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
June 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Revising the manuscript without personal attachment was the hardest," says Amanda. @amandadavisart.bsky.social
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
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🐳 WILL & KRILL is out on June 10th!
PRE-ORDER GIFT ALERT!🐳
If you pre-order WILL AND KRILL, you'll receive an exclusive digital bundle of fintastic screensavers and wallpapers!
Preorder: staceybyer.com/books
To claim your GIFT, fill out this short form: forms.gle/UsHSgkuYCJcw...
#preorder
PRE-ORDER GIFT ALERT!🐳
If you pre-order WILL AND KRILL, you'll receive an exclusive digital bundle of fintastic screensavers and wallpapers!
Preorder: staceybyer.com/books
To claim your GIFT, fill out this short form: forms.gle/UsHSgkuYCJcw...
#preorder
March 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🐳 WILL & KRILL is out on June 10th!
PRE-ORDER GIFT ALERT!🐳
If you pre-order WILL AND KRILL, you'll receive an exclusive digital bundle of fintastic screensavers and wallpapers!
Preorder: staceybyer.com/books
To claim your GIFT, fill out this short form: forms.gle/UsHSgkuYCJcw...
#preorder
PRE-ORDER GIFT ALERT!🐳
If you pre-order WILL AND KRILL, you'll receive an exclusive digital bundle of fintastic screensavers and wallpapers!
Preorder: staceybyer.com/books
To claim your GIFT, fill out this short form: forms.gle/UsHSgkuYCJcw...
#preorder
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Congrats, Amanda! We can't wait to see CHASING THE LIGHT!
Beyond excited to announce my next picture book inspired by a trip I took to Iceland. Thrilled to be working with the amazing team at @marblepress.bsky.social
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
April 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Congrats, Amanda! We can't wait to see CHASING THE LIGHT!
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Happy World Art Day! Here's a small peek into my creative process for my upcoming picture book Will and Krill!
Available in stores on June 10th. #kidlitart #kidlit @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Available in stores on June 10th. #kidlitart #kidlit @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Happy World Art Day! Here's a small peek into my creative process for my upcoming picture book Will and Krill!
Available in stores on June 10th. #kidlitart #kidlit @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Available in stores on June 10th. #kidlitart #kidlit @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Beyond excited to announce my next picture book inspired by a trip I took to Iceland. Thrilled to be working with the amazing team at @marblepress.bsky.social
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
April 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Beyond excited to announce my next picture book inspired by a trip I took to Iceland. Thrilled to be working with the amazing team at @marblepress.bsky.social
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter
for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit
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#MSWL: Strategy #NF books to address tough topics, concerns, questions, & challenges faced by kids ages 8-12. Seeking new & timely topics based on your passion & expertise. #MSWL #toughtopics #kids #kidlit #teachers #writers #authors #selfhelpforkids 🧠❤️ ✏️ www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/de...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#MSWL: Strategy #NF books to address tough topics, concerns, questions, & challenges faced by kids ages 8-12. Seeking new & timely topics based on your passion & expertise. #MSWL #toughtopics #kids #kidlit #teachers #writers #authors #selfhelpforkids 🧠❤️ ✏️ www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/de...
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Author/illustrator @amandadavisart.bsky.social takes on heavy issues in SOMETIMES STORMY with more positive vibes #author #illustrator #authorillustrator #pb25vibes #positivevibes #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebook
February 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Author/illustrator @amandadavisart.bsky.social takes on heavy issues in SOMETIMES STORMY with more positive vibes #author #illustrator #authorillustrator #pb25vibes #positivevibes #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebook
Thank you @ronnawriter.bsky.social for having me on the blog to chat about Sometimes Stormy!
✅ out our Q+A today w/ author-illustrator @amandadavisart.bsky.social about her much-needed #pb, Sometimes Stormy. It focuses on a father's alcohol use disorder + will help families + children feel less alone in their challenges. @freespiritbooks.bsky.social Preorder now! #kidlit
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An Interview with Author-Illustrator Amanda Davis
A much-needed picture book about alcohol use disorder to help families + children feel less alone in their challenges. Resources included.
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March 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Thank you @ronnawriter.bsky.social for having me on the blog to chat about Sometimes Stormy!
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The community here is so great. Everyone #kidlit on Bluesky should check out the KIDLIT MEGA FEED
If they haven’t done so. bsky.app/profile/did:... #kidlitchat
If they haven’t done so. bsky.app/profile/did:... #kidlitchat
January 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The community here is so great. Everyone #kidlit on Bluesky should check out the KIDLIT MEGA FEED
If they haven’t done so. bsky.app/profile/did:... #kidlitchat
If they haven’t done so. bsky.app/profile/did:... #kidlitchat
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You can do it!
Great advice from @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of SOMETIMES SHADOW and MEMORY MARCH, two amazing picture books releasing this year.
What is YOUR mantra for 2025?
#KidLit #PictureBooks #Educators #Librarians
Great advice from @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of SOMETIMES SHADOW and MEMORY MARCH, two amazing picture books releasing this year.
What is YOUR mantra for 2025?
#KidLit #PictureBooks #Educators #Librarians
January 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
You can do it!
Great advice from @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of SOMETIMES SHADOW and MEMORY MARCH, two amazing picture books releasing this year.
What is YOUR mantra for 2025?
#KidLit #PictureBooks #Educators #Librarians
Great advice from @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of SOMETIMES SHADOW and MEMORY MARCH, two amazing picture books releasing this year.
What is YOUR mantra for 2025?
#KidLit #PictureBooks #Educators #Librarians
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If you’re going to be at the NCTE conference on Friday, PLEASE stop by my signing booth and say hello! Can’t wait to see so many #kidlit #kidlitart friends and meet members of the @worthykidsbooks team in person! It’s going to be a fabulous weekend!!
November 13, 2024 at 3:45 PM
If you’re going to be at the NCTE conference on Friday, PLEASE stop by my signing booth and say hello! Can’t wait to see so many #kidlit #kidlitart friends and meet members of the @worthykidsbooks team in person! It’s going to be a fabulous weekend!!
Honored and humbled to share this conversation w/ Matthew Winner on the The Children's Book Podcast where we chat about 9/11, 30,000 Stitches, hope, community, and healing. Hope you get a chance to listen and share with others today as we honor and remember ❤️ www.matthewcwinner.com/post/reachin...
Reaching Out In Grief and In Community with Amanda Davis
Amanda Davis talks about the importance of community and of sharing with other people when navigating grief.
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September 11, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Honored and humbled to share this conversation w/ Matthew Winner on the The Children's Book Podcast where we chat about 9/11, 30,000 Stitches, hope, community, and healing. Hope you get a chance to listen and share with others today as we honor and remember ❤️ www.matthewcwinner.com/post/reachin...
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I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️🌈💖
June 14, 2024 at 2:19 AM
I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️🌈💖
@boringstorybook.com can you please add me to the #kidlit list?
June 14, 2024 at 11:43 AM
@boringstorybook.com can you please add me to the #kidlit list?
Excited to have my art be a part of the Pink Chair Storytellers
gallery at the Frame Center for their show titled, “Storytelling in Art: A Visual Story Told in Just a Moment” Opening reception, June 20th! Hope to see some local friends there!
gallery at the Frame Center for their show titled, “Storytelling in Art: A Visual Story Told in Just a Moment” Opening reception, June 20th! Hope to see some local friends there!
June 14, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Excited to have my art be a part of the Pink Chair Storytellers
gallery at the Frame Center for their show titled, “Storytelling in Art: A Visual Story Told in Just a Moment” Opening reception, June 20th! Hope to see some local friends there!
gallery at the Frame Center for their show titled, “Storytelling in Art: A Visual Story Told in Just a Moment” Opening reception, June 20th! Hope to see some local friends there!
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WIN A COPY of OLD TO JOY from writer Anita Crawford Clark! #sweetshoutout
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Winner announced Sat 17th
February 12, 2024 at 6:12 PM
WIN A COPY of OLD TO JOY from writer Anita Crawford Clark! #sweetshoutout
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Winner announced Sat 17th
🌟WE WON 🌟 @michellieart.bsky.social
Thank you for this honor @hindislibraries and for all you do to promote literacy and learning to those in need! 💜 Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!
Thank you for this honor @hindislibraries and for all you do to promote literacy and learning to those in need! 💜 Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!
January 3, 2024 at 1:40 AM
🌟WE WON 🌟 @michellieart.bsky.social
Thank you for this honor @hindislibraries and for all you do to promote literacy and learning to those in need! 💜 Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!
Thank you for this honor @hindislibraries and for all you do to promote literacy and learning to those in need! 💜 Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!