Amanda Weait is the illustrator and author of A Mindful Alphabet.

She is a therapist in emotional literacy, developing empathy, self awareness, self motivation and social skills with teenagers aged 11-16. Specializing as a leader of behaviour and attendance in secondary education. Amanda is also a safeguarding deputy trainer and group supervision and restorative justice lead. A teacher of mindfulness, emotional resilience and holistic handling, she is also a qualified graphic designer, graduating from Kingston University in 1990. Amanda regularly practises yoga and meditation.

photo credit www.ollieweaitphotography.com