Le phare est un récit venu droit du cœur, conçu pour éduquer, soutenir, et rappeler à tous ceux qui vivent des moments difficiles qu'ils ne sont jamais réellement seuls. Avec une narration honnête et de magnifiques illustrations, le récit brise les préjugés entourant la santé mentale, offrant du réconfort à ceux qui souffrent silencieusement. Le Phare est un puissant symbole d'espoir, de force, ainsi qu'une lumière directrice, guidant les lecteurs à trouver leur propre lumière tout en étant un phare pour les autres dans leurs communautés.
Amanda Bernardo is a Canadian children’s book author based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
In 2014, Amanda set out to publish her first children’s book, Little Voice, and later its French counterpart, La petite voix. She then went on to publish her second book in 2017, The Lighthouse, which is also available in French, Le phare.
Since 2014, Little Voice has been recognized by Scholastic as one of the top inspirational books of 2015, in addition to being featured by the Governor General of Canada. Both books are available through retailers such as Chapters, Indigo, and Coles, as well as in elementary school libraries across Canada.
Using her books as a means to give back, Amanda has donated over $11,000 to support programs and charities across Canada, including the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and a number of community initiatives.
Amanda is currently working on publishing her third children’s book inspired by her road to motherhood.