Amy Houts
@amyhouts.bsky.social
Award-winning author of 100+ books
Repped by Stephanie Cardel @LighthouseLiterary
1st place Missouri Writers’ Guild Picture Book Award
God’s Earth is Something to Fight For @BushelandPeckBooks
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Repped by Stephanie Cardel @LighthouseLiterary
1st place Missouri Writers’ Guild Picture Book Award
God’s Earth is Something to Fight For @BushelandPeckBooks
Linktr.ee/amyhouts
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I had so much fun writing 4 "Curious About" books. They release from Amicus Books January 1, 2026! Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Spark kids' curiosity with questions and answers about each holidays' significance, history, and celebrations.
I’m thrilled! From the Midwest Book Review: Impressively original, cleverly imaginative, and a fun read from cover to cover, "In the Witch's House" is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 5-8.
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I’m thrilled! From the Midwest Book Review: Impressively original, cleverly imaginative, and a fun read from cover to cover, "In the Witch's House" is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 5-8.
Holiday Sale: Country Colors, City Colors: A Retelling of the Aesop fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Betty Farber. Artist Ann Hogue’s amazing watercolors illuminate the beauty of both settings.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Holiday Sale: Country Colors, City Colors: A Retelling of the Aesop fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Betty Farber. Artist Ann Hogue’s amazing watercolors illuminate the beauty of both settings.
Use this link for the discount: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...
Use this link for the discount: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...
Happy book birthday to Mindy!
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Happy book birthday to Mindy!
I had so much fun writing 4 "Curious About" books. They release from Amicus Books January 1, 2026! Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Spark kids' curiosity with questions and answers about each holidays' significance, history, and celebrations.
November 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I had so much fun writing 4 "Curious About" books. They release from Amicus Books January 1, 2026! Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Spark kids' curiosity with questions and answers about each holidays' significance, history, and celebrations.
So glad my book arrived in time, @ljrwritenow.bsky.social!
In The Witch’s House by @amyhouts.bsky.social & illustrated by Berna Datema arrived this week, just in time for #Halloween thanks for the #giveaway #SeasonsofKidLit
November 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
So glad my book arrived in time, @ljrwritenow.bsky.social!
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It's November, and do you know what that means?There's only 10 days left until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into this world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's November, and do you know what that means?There's only 10 days left until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into this world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
Have a happy (slightly scary, but sweet)
Halloween! From artist Berna Datema, author Amy Houts, and Monarch Educational Services LLC Boutique Press. Art from In the Witch's House. See link in comments.
Halloween! From artist Berna Datema, author Amy Houts, and Monarch Educational Services LLC Boutique Press. Art from In the Witch's House. See link in comments.
October 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Have a happy (slightly scary, but sweet)
Halloween! From artist Berna Datema, author Amy Houts, and Monarch Educational Services LLC Boutique Press. Art from In the Witch's House. See link in comments.
Halloween! From artist Berna Datema, author Amy Houts, and Monarch Educational Services LLC Boutique Press. Art from In the Witch's House. See link in comments.
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Dominique Browning, our Co-Founder and Director, has been named to the 2025 #TIME100CLIMATE list, and we couldn't be more proud! The power of moms across the country is embodied in this award. #time100 #momsky #climatechange #globalwarming #climatecrisis
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Dominique Browning, our Co-Founder and Director, has been named to the 2025 #TIME100CLIMATE list, and we couldn't be more proud! The power of moms across the country is embodied in this award. #time100 #momsky #climatechange #globalwarming #climatecrisis
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Our jack-o'-lanterns! A couple spooky ones, and a couple literary ones! The 4yo wanted a ghost (which I did for him), and also helped his dad carve a big scary face. The 10yo carved his own dragon from the Wings of Fire series! And finally, I did the nerdy thing and carved Rock from I, ROCK. 😆
October 31, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Our jack-o'-lanterns! A couple spooky ones, and a couple literary ones! The 4yo wanted a ghost (which I did for him), and also helped his dad carve a big scary face. The 10yo carved his own dragon from the Wings of Fire series! And finally, I did the nerdy thing and carved Rock from I, ROCK. 😆
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Yay!! I won a digital copy of @amyhouts.bsky.social adorable #PB In the Witch’s House!🧙🎉
Thank you Amy, @authorhmacht.bsky.social, and @literallylynne.bsky.social, for a wonderful #SeasonsOfKidlit October event!
Thank you Amy, @authorhmacht.bsky.social, and @literallylynne.bsky.social, for a wonderful #SeasonsOfKidlit October event!
October 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Yay!! I won a digital copy of @amyhouts.bsky.social adorable #PB In the Witch’s House!🧙🎉
Thank you Amy, @authorhmacht.bsky.social, and @literallylynne.bsky.social, for a wonderful #SeasonsOfKidlit October event!
Thank you Amy, @authorhmacht.bsky.social, and @literallylynne.bsky.social, for a wonderful #SeasonsOfKidlit October event!
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I am thrilled to share my cover reveal for Sun, Moon, and Star! Retold and illustrated by your truly. Coming Feb 24, 2026. Published by Holiday House Books 📚
Link for more details: share.google/Pg3uHE4t2aSw...
#folktale #kidlit #picturebook
Link for more details: share.google/Pg3uHE4t2aSw...
#folktale #kidlit #picturebook
October 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I am thrilled to share my cover reveal for Sun, Moon, and Star! Retold and illustrated by your truly. Coming Feb 24, 2026. Published by Holiday House Books 📚
Link for more details: share.google/Pg3uHE4t2aSw...
#folktale #kidlit #picturebook
Link for more details: share.google/Pg3uHE4t2aSw...
#folktale #kidlit #picturebook
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Today the Winners were announced for #SeasonsOfKidlit for all the amazing giveaways & I’m excited to have won @amyhouts.bsky.social new book IN THE WITCH’S HOUSE 👇🏽 #booksky
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... My new #Halloween #picturebook is featured on the #SeasonsOfKidlit blog today! #giveaway #autumn Thank you, @AuthorHMacht @Literally_Lynne!
Trick or Treat with Amy Houts!
Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of over 100 books! She's here with us sharing her new book with M...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Today the Winners were announced for #SeasonsOfKidlit for all the amazing giveaways & I’m excited to have won @amyhouts.bsky.social new book IN THE WITCH’S HOUSE 👇🏽 #booksky
Spooky Season, Toddler Edition + Book Giveaway!
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Spooky Season, Toddler Edition + Book Giveaway!
Simple, sensory-based Halloween activities that engage, soothe, and celebrate the fun of the season.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Spooky Season, Toddler Edition + Book Giveaway!
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The "Bookworms for Kids" blog reviewed my new Halloween book! You'll love the conversational style and detailed information (but no spoilers!) Tonja shared--perfect for parents and librarians to make good decisions. www.bookwormforkids.com/2025/10/in-w...
In the Witch's House by Amy Houts
Discover the latest children's books—picture books, middle grade, young adult and more
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October 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The "Bookworms for Kids" blog reviewed my new Halloween book! You'll love the conversational style and detailed information (but no spoilers!) Tonja shared--perfect for parents and librarians to make good decisions. www.bookwormforkids.com/2025/10/in-w...
Everything you need to know to create a great experience apple picking with young children! See my newsletter at amyhouts.substack.com. #kidsactıvıtıes #fallactivities #autumnactivities #appleorchard
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Everything you need to know to create a great experience apple picking with young children! See my newsletter at amyhouts.substack.com. #kidsactıvıtıes #fallactivities #autumnactivities #appleorchard
Reader's Favorite gave such a detailed review and 5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ for my new not-so-scary #Halloween #picturebook In the Witch's House!
October 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Reader's Favorite gave such a detailed review and 5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ for my new not-so-scary #Halloween #picturebook In the Witch's House!
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... My new #Halloween #picturebook is featured on the #SeasonsOfKidlit blog today! #giveaway #autumn Thank you, @AuthorHMacht @Literally_Lynne!
Trick or Treat with Amy Houts!
Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of over 100 books! She's here with us sharing her new book with M...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... My new #Halloween #picturebook is featured on the #SeasonsOfKidlit blog today! #giveaway #autumn Thank you, @AuthorHMacht @Literally_Lynne!
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Mychal is perfect for this role! Exciting... ❤️
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Mychal is perfect for this role! Exciting... ❤️
Pope Leo calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/w...
Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment
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October 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Pope Leo calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/w...
Great news! In the Witch’s House is on a curated list of Halloween books! See the link below. bookshop.org/lists/hallow...
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Halloween Picks for Kids
Check out these spooky and sweet Halloween tales for children!
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October 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Great news! In the Witch’s House is on a curated list of Halloween books! See the link below. bookshop.org/lists/hallow...
@ingramsparkbooks #curatedindie, #ingramsparkauthor, and #ingramspark.
@ingramsparkbooks #curatedindie, #ingramsparkauthor, and #ingramspark.
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Inspired by a beautiful Claude Monet painting, a little artist decides to create her own masterpiece, but her puppy has other ideas.
Just under 8 months until CLAUDE unveils his masterpiece!
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Just under 8 months until CLAUDE unveils his masterpiece!
Pre-Order Now:
BOOKSHOP: tinyurl.com/y874z3sm
Amazon: tinyurl.com/3jzhvm9n
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September 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Inspired by a beautiful Claude Monet painting, a little artist decides to create her own masterpiece, but her puppy has other ideas.
Just under 8 months until CLAUDE unveils his masterpiece!
Pre-Order Now:
BOOKSHOP: tinyurl.com/y874z3sm
Amazon: tinyurl.com/3jzhvm9n
B&N: tinyurl.com/3ph5te8m
Just under 8 months until CLAUDE unveils his masterpiece!
Pre-Order Now:
BOOKSHOP: tinyurl.com/y874z3sm
Amazon: tinyurl.com/3jzhvm9n
B&N: tinyurl.com/3ph5te8m
“To transform our relationship with our planet in this time of climate crisis, we need to value nature as profoundly sacred. Spiritual, even.” —actor Rainn Wilson www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...
Opinion | Rainn Wilson: What I Learned at a Fire Ceremony With King Charles
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September 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
“To transform our relationship with our planet in this time of climate crisis, we need to value nature as profoundly sacred. Spiritual, even.” —actor Rainn Wilson www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...
50 States, 50 fixes. A series about local solutions, and the people behind them, to environmental problems. My state, Missouri, features Rock Port's wind power. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
50 States, 50 Fixes (Gift Article)
A series about local solutions, and the people behind them, to environmental problems.
www.nytimes.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
50 States, 50 fixes. A series about local solutions, and the people behind them, to environmental problems. My state, Missouri, features Rock Port's wind power. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
