Ann Dee (Andy) Ellis is the author of books for young readers. She loves popcorn, the mountains, her childhood afghan and synchronized swimming. She teaches creative writing and literature at Brigham Young University.

Ann Dee has always loved writing. Her most memorable story, composed in the fifth grade, was a retelling of the famous 80’s movie Goonies. Ann Dee enjoys the movie Goonies both for the location (Oregon coast!), the intrigue (a pirate map! Skeletons! Booby traps!) and the fact that one of the girls in the movie is also named Ann Dee (spelling is inconsequential). Ann Dee tries to write a little bit, every day. She has written over 500 writing prompts for kids and adults.* 

Ann Dee was Little Orphan Annie for Halloween five years in a row. Ann Dee’s mom was a children’s librarian and read her books every night.** Ann Dee is the youngest of nine children and now has one husband and five children of her own. 

Ann Dee loves to meet readers and visit classrooms. If you have any questions or school visit requests, feel free to contact her! 

*Ask me to send you a writing prompt! I’ll do it! 

**Do you want my mom’s list of best books for kids? Let me know!