Carol Amato says poetry has always been her first writing love, and one of her goals is to show “the interconnectedness between humans and nature.”  A natural science educator, she wrote The Young Reader’s Series, ten books about endangered and threatened animals, and Backyard Pets – Activities for Exploring Wildlife Close to Home. She is also the author of Fireworks and Freedom, a 4th of July story and activity book. Besides reflecting her love of nature, Carol likes for her poetry to tell a story. She usually draws from her own experiences, but also like to venture into other’s lives, as she does in her forthcoming book, The Waitress Diaries. Declares Carol, “Sometimes it’s so much fun pretending to be someone else!”