Amanda Molloy
author educator advocate
Stories for kids and support for the adults who love them.
I write in two directions at once: middle grade fiction for kids navigating hard things, and nonfiction for the parents and caregivers trying to understand them. Different readers, different shelves — but the same belief underneath both: that understanding is something you build, one honest conversation at a time.
For kids
Practical, honest support for parents and caregivers navigating oppositional defiant disorder — grounded in what actually works, not just what should.
Middle grade fiction that takes kids seriously — including Rooted, a debut novel-in-progress about a third-culture kid navigating life in his passport country for the first time.
For parents
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I write about two different things for two different audiences — so pick the one that's actually useful to you (or both, if you want).
Kidlit & the writing life
Updates on Rooted, the querying process, and the craft of writing for kids.
Parenting & ODD updates
Practical strategies, honest reflections, and early access to new resources.