I have always loved maps. World maps, grocery store maps, those old city and state maps that you’d unfold and never be able to fold back just right – I like how they present information in a visual way. Now as a parent, I would be thrilled if my kids grow up loving maps. Even if they don’t love them, though, I am determined that they will grow up at least knowing how to understand them and use them to explore the world. Read more…
Mandy is a nationally-published writer based in the Pittsburgh area. Her work has appeared in magazines, newspapers and online publications across the United States and in Canada. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. You can find her online posting photos on Instagram, occasionally tweeting random stuff on Twitter, and sometimes musing about life on Facebook. You could probably find her in person at a Pens game, a Pirates game or out exploring the many museums and events in Pittsburgh. You might also just find her relaxing on a porch swing, eating ice cream...or maybe doing regular things like folding laundry and cooking dinner.