Amy Houts

Amy Houts is a freelance writer and former instructor for the Institute of Children's Literature. She enjoys writing fiction and nonfiction books on assignment for educational publishers, as well as working on her own projects. She is the author of over 60 books, many for young children ages 3 to 7. Besides writing for children, she enjoys cooking and baking, and has written cookbooks for children and adults. In 2011 she began her own publishing company, Houts & Home Publications LLC. Amy lives...See more

Amy Houts is a freelance writer and former instructor for the Institute of Children's Literature. She enjoys writing fiction and nonfiction books on assignment for educational publishers, as well as working on her own projects. She is the author of over 60 books, many for young children ages 3 to 7. Besides writing for children, she enjoys cooking and baking, and has written cookbooks for children and adults. In 2011 she began her own publishing company, Houts & Home Publications LLC. Amy lives in rural Northwest Missouri with her husband, Steve, and dog, Gina. They have two grown daughters and two grandchildren. See less