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Amy Schwartz

Amy Schwartz is the author and illustrator of many distinguished picture books, including Bea and Mr. Jones, a Reading Rainbow featured title; What James Likes Best, winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award; and A Teeny Tiny Baby, which received four starred reviews. Amy's recent book, Tiny and Hercules, was called "charming and hilariously understated" by The New York Times Book Review.

Willie and Uncle Bill was inspired by her son and her sister. Amy lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.

Books by Amy Schwartz

Willie and Uncle Bill, Reinforced