Amanda West Lewis
is a theatre director, calligrapher, book artist, instructor and author of six books for young readers. September 17, a historical novel for young people, was nominated for the Silver Birch Award, the Red Cedar Award, the Violet Downey IODE Award, and listed in the Canadian Children's Book Centre 100 Best Books for Spring 2014. She lives near Perth, Ontario. For more information on Amanda West Lewis, visit www. amandawestlewis. com.