EMMA WALTON HAMILTON is a best-selling children’s book author, editor and arts educator. She has co-authored 16 books for children and young adults, four of which have been on the NY Times Bestseller list, and serves Editorial Director of the Julie Andrews Collection publishing program, where she has shepherded dozens of children's books from idea to publication.
Emma is currently serving as Co-Director of Stony Brook Southampton's new Playwriting Conference, as well as Executive Director of YAWP - the Young American Writers Project - an inter-disciplinary writing program for middle and high school students on Long Island. One of the founders of Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY, Emma served as co-Artistic Director and subsequently Director of Education and Programming for Young Audiences there for 17 years, helming Bay Street's educational outreach as well as Kidstreet, the acclaimed program for young audiences.
Emma also works as a freelance children's book editor, providing manuscript evaluations and line-editing services for aspiring and established children's book authors. She is an active arts and literacy advocate, speaking to groups across the country on the value of, and synergy between, both issues.
Her latest book is RAISING BOOKWORMS: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment.
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RAISING BOOKWORMS: GETTING KIDS READING FOR PLEASURE AND EMPOWERMENT
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Please do not use this site to contact or make inquiries about Julie Andrews.
Due to limitations of time and resources, Emma regrets she is unable to respond to or forward any inquiries for Julie Andrews - including general questions, requests for signed memorabilia or guest appearances, and manuscript submissions to the Julie Andrews Collection. Thank you for your understanding.
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