Amanda Loraine Lynch

Amanda Loraine Lynch is a children’s book author best known for her work in trauma-informed care. Born and raised in Glen Allen, Virginia, Amanda’s love for writing started at a young age when she would doodle and write short stories on the back of her classwork in elementary school.

Amanda graduated from Mary Baldwin College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in African-American Studies and a Master of Arts in Teaching, which fueled her passion for disrupting historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences through literacy. Amanda worked in public education for nearly twenty years before transitioning into a career in prevention. Amanda’s work is often described as imaginative and fun and has been featured on Inside Edition, The Mighty, The Zoe Report, and many other news outlets.

When not writing, Amanda enjoys spending time with her children. Drawing upon her lived experiences, Amanda’s work is framed by the tragic loss of her husband, Marcus A. Lynch Jr., and her best friend, Angel J. Jackson.

Although no longer a school teacher, Amanda is a registered yoga teacher, mindfulness teacher, and trauma Informed trainer which affords her the opportunity to walk like a chicken and breathe like a bee with great frequency.

Currently, Amanda lives in Richmond, Virginia with her four children (Amani, Ava, Hazy, and Primmy) and her dog, Bentley.