About Amanda
I was born in the charming town of LaGrange, KY. As a writing enthusiast and member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, I spend much of my free time writing picture books and deepening my understanding of today's market. Currently, I am researching agencies that may be a suitable fit for my manuscript. I am pursuing publication and ready to launch a career in writing. Marr... More
Amanda's Blog: Amanda Vandelune - Recent Posts
| 11/29/2010 | Motherhood And Big Dreams Life as a mother of two toddlers, that are 15 months apart, can be very consuming. From the moment that I wake up in the morning, my thoughts revolve around my children. For me, motherhood can be both a blessing and a struggle to... Read the rest of this post |
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| 1. The Jellybeans and the Big Dance (Hardcover) Author: Laura Joffe Numeroff, Nate Evans Illustrator: Lynn Munsinger Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers |
Ages 4-8 |
2/21/2011 Add | |||
| Amanda said: Like jellybeans, the girls in this story are unique in their own way. They become friends at a dance class when they discover how to work together in spite of their differences. My two kids could not ...more tags: I recommend | |||||
| 92 Reviews | |||||
| 2. Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy (Hardcover) Author: Jane O'Connor Illustrator: Robin Preiss Glasser Publisher: HarperCollins |
Ages 4-8 |
12/19/2010 Add | |||
| Amanda said: My oldest daughter Madison asks me to read her, "Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy," nearly twice a day. Nancy's character is so unique and fun. This spunky little girl makes everything around her just a...more tags: I read | |||||
| 374 Reviews | |||||
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Profile Comments
Comment by Stephanie Campbell on 2/27/2011 at 4:10 PM:
I write young adult fiction mostly. Preschool is a great age to write for. I still have my favorite books from that time period.
I write young adult fiction mostly. Preschool is a great age to write for. I still have my favorite books from that time period.
Comment by Nancy Allen on 2/26/2011 at 9:28 AM:
Hi Amanda,
I'm thrilled you enjoy my blogs. I'm a Kentucky gal, too, and I write picture book. We certainly have a lot in common. Good luck with your writing.
--Nancy Kelly Allen
Hi Amanda,
I'm thrilled you enjoy my blogs. I'm a Kentucky gal, too, and I write picture book. We certainly have a lot in common. Good luck with your writing.
--Nancy Kelly Allen
Comment by Stephanie Campbell on 2/25/2011 at 1:54 PM:
No problem! I thought we looked like we were in the same boat, regarding our agent search. What age group are you wrting for?
No problem! I thought we looked like we were in the same boat, regarding our agent search. What age group are you wrting for?
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