Hi Friends! My name is Amanda Davis. I’m a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator who uses my words and pictures to light up the world with kindness.
After losing my father at the age of twelve, I turned to art and writing as an outlet. It became my voice. A way to cope. A way to escape. And a way to tell my story. I was thus inspired to teach art and pursue my passion for writing and illustrating children’s books. Through my work, I strive to empower younger generations to tell their own stories and offer children and adults an entryway into a world of discovery. A world that can help them make sense of themselves, others, and the community around them. A world where they can navigate, imagine, and feel inspired—over and over again.
I am the author of the award-winning picture books, 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag and Moonlight Memories, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan. My author-illustrator debut, Sometimes Stormy, releases with Free Spirit Publishing, fall 2025, and I have three more picture books on the way. My poetry and illustrations appear in the Writers’ Loft Poetry Anthology, Friends and Anemones: Ocean Poems for Children and Gnomes and Un-Gnomes. My photograph titled, Icelandic Horse, was published in The Sunlight Press. I am the recipient of the Ann Whitford Paul—Writer’s Digest Most Promising Picture Book Manuscript Grant.
I have over ten years of experience as a former classroom teacher and was selected as Massachusetts Secondary Art Educator of the Year. I enjoy helping other creatives hone their craft by offering critique and mentoring services through Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning. I’m an active member of SCBWI, 12×12, The Writer’s Loft, and National Art Education Association.
When I’m not busy creating, you can find me sipping tea, petting dogs, and exploring the natural wonders of The Bay State with my family and my rescue pups.
Art is universal. Art is connection. Art is life.
To learn more about my teaching and view student artwork, CLICK HERE.
I am represented by Jennifer Unter at The Unter Agency. Melissa Richeson represented me for 30,000 STITCHES.
