Amy Hest
AmericanPicture Books (3-5)b. 1950
Amy Hest is an American author of picture books and novels for young readers. Born in New York City and raised on Long Island, she worked as a library page and in children's book publishing before becoming a full-time writer. She is the author of over fifty books for children, including the New York Times bestseller Kiss Good Night and the Sam and Mrs. Bear books. Hest is a three-time Christopher Medal winner and a winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. She lives in New York City.
Awards
['Christopher Medal (three-time winner)', 'Boston Globe–Horn Book Award']
Notable Works
['Kiss Good Night', 'When Jessie Came Across the Sea', 'You Can Do It, Sam', "Don't You Feel Well, Sam?", 'Letters to Leo']
