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ABOUT AMANDA IRVING

• AJ Irving
  grew up in Boise, Idaho, writing stories and daydreaming about becoming an
  author. Now, she writes
  picture books and poetry on her big back porch in a tiny town near Jackson,
  Wyoming. AJ reads kidlit every day and
  dances every chance she gets. Her debut picture book, DANCE LIKE A LEAF,
  releases from Barefoot Books in fall 2020.

  As an
  author and former bookmobile librarian, AJ is passionate about inspiring
  children to read. She received a B.A. in journalism and women’s and gender
  studies from the University of Oregon. AJ is represented by Jordan Hamessley of
  New Leaf Literary. Learn more at www.ajirving.com

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