Amanda Spiers is the author and illustrator of “The Critter Crawler Collection,” a children’s book series inspired by life events. Becoming a self-published author and illustrator is one of Amanda’s proudest accomplishments.In 2013, Amanda published her first children's book, "The Dragonfly Hunter” and the Critter Crawler Collection was born. This whimsical children’s book series takes the reader (of all ages) on a journey filled with fun, adventure, and learning. Born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Amanda developed a love for art at a young age. What started out as feigned attempts at drawing butterflies with crayons has shaped itself into a refined and naturalized style of art honed over endless hours of experimentation, lots of failures, and constant searches for inspiration. Refining her skills as an artist continues to be a lifelong pursuit for Amanda.Amanda has won several local, state, and national level awards. Her art was displayed in our nation's capital in 2007 and currently exhibits work at the Mississippi state capital. Amanda has been the featured artist for the Saenger Theater, Walter Anderson Museum of Art, March of Dimes Signature Chef, Hattiesburg Historic Downtown Association, American Heart Association, and Off the Tracks Fine Arts gallery. Amanda was the featured alum in the 2013 summer issue of the Talon, The University of Southern Mississippi's magazine, for her donation of a silhouette rendering of the Ogle Tree House.Read more about this authorRead less about this author