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Amanda Davis

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Amanda Davis is a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator who uses her words and pictures to light up the world with kindness. After losing her father at a young age, Amanda turned to art and writing as an outlet. It became her voice. A way to cope. A way to escape. And a way to tell her story. She was thus inspired to teach art and pursue her passion for writing and illustrating children's books. Through her work, Amanda empowers younger generations to tell their own stories and offers 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. When she’s not busy creatin ...more

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Rising Stars in KidLit began as a way to highlight my fellow kidlit creators who are working their tails off to birth their beautiful book babies into the world. These interviews cast a light on the wonderful work of pre-published or pre-agented authors and author-illustrators who are destined to be stars! Today we’re hosting a special Spotlight series with author, Maria Wen Adcock, so we

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Average rating: 4.65 · 635 ratings · 354 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag by Amanda Davis (Goodreads Author), Sally Wern Comport (Illustrator) 4.55 avg rating — 395 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Moonlight Memories by Amanda Davis (Goodreads Author), Michelle Jing Chan (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.77 avg rating — 126 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sometimes Stormy: A story about finding calm and staying safe when someone you love drinks too much 4.85 avg rating — 114 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing How to Eat a Mango by Paola Santos (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
"Tiny strings play between your teeth, and the songs of our people dance on your tongue." This is one of the many beautiful lines that echo on the pages of HOW TO EAT A MANGO. A sweet story about culture, tradition, familial love, warmth and our conn ...more
Oct 13, 2025 09:15AM · like · see review
Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing Lights at Night by Tasha Hilderman	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A lyrical ode to the seasons at night and all the gorgeous, glowing beauty and fun it brings! A lovely bedtime read aloud that will have readers dreaming of the creatures and colors of the night! Especially the foxes :)
Oct 13, 2025 09:08AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Lights at Night by Tasha Hilderman. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Lights at Night by Tasha Hilderman <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing Jeong Is Jeong by Jessica Yoon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Lee's soft and sweet illustrations are perfectly paired with Yoon's loving words that highlight the idea that sometimes theres no way to define a word that encompasses so much thought and feeling like JEONG. I love this concept and how both Yoon and ...more
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Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing You Can't Tame a Tiger by Stephanie Ellen Sy (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a cute story about trusting in who you are no matter how others see you or what they tell you. Imran looks different than your typical tiger but feels like a tiger and has a heart full of a true tiger Roar. Playful text and illustrations make th ...more
Oct 08, 2025 08:00PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of You Can't Tame a Tiger by Stephanie Ellen Sy. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — You Can't Tame a Tiger by Stephanie Ellen Sy <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability by Danna Zeiger (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Wow! What a amazing, inspiring book about Kathleen Friel. There aren't many books on the topic of cerebral palsy and this one is so well done and inspiring. I love the concept of rewriting the rules and how cool that the subject, Kathleen, was the au ...more
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Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing I Truck: A Big Rig's Epic Trip (On the Move) by Kelly Rice Schmitt	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Told from the point of view of a semitruck, this is another household favorite of ours in the series. Buckle up for a fast paced, wild ride that takes you into the tough and tumble roads in the life of a semitruck. Readers will surely be amazed at th ...more
Oct 07, 2025 01:14PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of I Truck by Kelly Rice Schmitt. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — I Truck by Kelly Rice Schmitt <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing Birthday Bash by Blair Northen Williamson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This fun ensemble of characters brings you a hilarious read about teamwork, friendship, and finding the beauty in things not always going as planned. Relatable text and playful illustrations bring Kiko and friends to life!
Oct 07, 2025 12:29PM · like · see review
Amanda Davis rated a book it was amazing The Mithai Box Is Not Empty by Namrata Agarwal (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a sweet and heartwarming story about love, intergenerational knowledge, tradition, and joy. I learned all about Mithais and was reminded of the power of generosity.
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Amanda Davis made a comment on Grandma Susan’s review of Sometimes Stormy: A story about finding calm and staying safe when someone you love drinks too much " So sorry you had to experience the storm, too. "
Sep 22, 2025 10:15PM · see review
Amanda Davis and 17 other people liked Grandma Susan's review of Sometimes Stormy: A story about finding calm and staying safe when someone you love drinks too much: "Even though I’m a Grandma this is one of my favorite books of 2025. My Dad was a daily, abusive alcoholic. We were forbidden to talk about it nor was society as open about these things. This book addresses all the issues of being a child with an alco" Read more of this review »
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