Amy Nielander graduated from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. Before becoming an Author Illustrator, she worked as a product designer and digital sculptor in the automotive industry. In 2014, she earned international recognition as a finalist in the Silent Book Contest. Her picture book submission debuted at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and traveled to Milan, Italy for exhibition. The Ladybug Race was published by Pomegranate Kids and received a Bronze Medal Book Award in the Children's Picture Books All Ages Category by Independent Publisher. Her second picture book, Grama’s Hug, (Page Street Kids) received a starred review from Booklist and was featured in the Grand Rapids Magazine as a recommended read. She is represented by Adria Goetz of K.T. Literary and works as a Children’s Book Coach at The Detroit Writing Room.

Amy fuses her talents to deliver high quality art, design and playful stories for kids. She pushes her creativity to explore what makes characters unforgettable, storylines stick and fictional worlds, delight.

Her mission is to spread joy, inspire and fuel imaginations, little and big.