Amanda GilesAmanda Giles runs a magical school library near Portland, Oregon, where she lives with her family. She started writing poems in elementary school. She has long been fascinated by what makes others tick and what makes people talk. As such, the emphasi of her university studies was Human Development with a minor in Communications. After 20 years of guitar teaching, Giles returned to the life laboratory of a primary school. She co-explores stories and poems with her students and encourages them to practice turning their own phrases. She recharges via nature parks, music-making, and photography. Her work can be found in other publications including an anthology titled Poets Speaking to Poets: Echoes and Tributes. Read More Read Less