Award-Winning Author Amanda M. Thrasher was born in England, moved to Texas, and resides there still. Author of picture books, middle-grade chapter books, early reader chapter book series, and young adult pieces. Additional work includes a graphic novel for the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, Driving on the Right Side of the Road program (DRSR), titled What If . . . A Story of Shattered Lives, which was adapted into a reader’s theater. Amanda is a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA). Earning the award in multiple categories, including YA, General Fiction, and Early Reader Chapter Books. Also a multiple Gold Medal Winner of the Readers’ Favorite International Book awards, YA-Coming of Age and YA-Social Issues, a New Apple Literary Award winner, and an NTBF Award winner. Assisting authors and writers with their work, sharing her writing and publishing experience with others, school visits, and attending and signing at conferences and writing workshops keep her busy.Awards:The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services. The organization is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of items from more than 55 countries. The world, parents, educators, retailers, and members of the media look for the MCA mother-and-child Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families. The International Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.The NTBF, North Texas Book Festival, assists schools and public libraries with literacy programs in North Texas. Since its inception, it has awarded more than $45,000.00 in grants to deserving programs.