About Amy

Bio:
Amy writes magical escapes for young readers and the young at heart. She is the author of the World of Aluvia series, The Secret Psychic series, and the Wish & Wander series, for ages 10-14 and up. Her latest book is The Worst Villain Ever, for ages 8 and up. She is also a former reading teacher and school librarian. As a military kid, she moved eight times before she was eighteen, so she feels especially fortunate to be married to her high school sweetheart. Together they’re raising two daughters in San Antonio. You can find her online at amybearce.com.

Short bio:
Amy Bearce is the author of eight novels for children and teens, including Paris on Repeat, Fairy Keeper, and The Worst Villain Ever. She is also a former reading teacher and librarian. Find her online at amybearce.com.

Educational and Writing Background:

Masters of Library Science (Texas Woman’s University) Summa Cum Laude
School Library Certification (Texas) K-12
Classroom teacher certification (Lifetime Certificate in Texas): Self-contained, English and Reading 1-8th
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development, University of Texas at Austin, Highest Honors
Author of seven published books, plus a contributor to a YA anthology
Sold over 500 short stories and articles to assessment companies and educational publishers.
Member of SCBWI since 2008. PAL member as of 2015
Consumer Health Information Specialization Program, Medical Library Association, completed 2021.

How to pronounce Amy's last name: Click on the audio clip on her page on Teaching Books.