Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer

About Me

My name is Amanda Lumry. I am a wife, a mom, an author and a photographer--and the titles keep going! :) To be sure, I love everything I do (except maybe for changing dirty diapers). I have two girls and thankfully one of them is potty trained.
I am the photographer of several coffee table books and I am also the author/photographer of a children's picture book series called Adventures of Riley . Riley is a nine-year-old boy who goes on adventures around the world with his Uncle Max to learn about animals and their habitats. The series has won a number of awards and is very popular with children, teachers, homeschool parents, animal lovers, zoo goers, etc. The goal of the series is to give children a better appreciation for the world around them and inspire them to learn to care for it at a young age.
For my job, I have had the privilege to travel to all seven continents, which has been an amazing and eye-opening experience. After seeing so much, I feel it is my responsibility to share what I've seen in any shape or form.

My Interests

Conservation, Recyling, Nature, Eco-Awareness, Photography, Travel, Children's education

Adventures of Riley Series

Adventures of Riley is an Award Winning Series. Click HERE to learn more!Learn more about the "Adventures of Riley" at www.adventuresofriley.com

Photographic Art Books

Click HERE to learn more about
my photographic art book awards!
Buy my photographic art books in adition to great environmental and educational products at www.eaglemont.com

Question of the Week

How animal savvy are you?Test your animal knowledge! I will constantly update the question and let you know the answer to the last question. Check back soon to see if you answered correctly. Enjoy!

Tigers live in Africa.
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Where in the World are my Visitors?

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My Travels

Above are the countries that I have had the privilege to visit.

My Blog

Fantastic News: A Great Day for Riley Fans!

So you might be asking yourself "Where in the world is Amanda? Where is Riley?" I am proud to announce that Scholastic has licensed the Adventures of Riley -- series and they will be releasing all 9 e...
Posted by Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:46:00 PST

Pole to Pole with Riley

I am excited to announce Riley's two latest adventures that come out this fall. Adventures of Riley: South Pole Penguins was released in September, and Adventures of Riley: Polar Bear Puzzle will be r...
Posted by Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:45:00 PST

Wind as a Character

Wind! One of the unpredictable forces we live with whether it comes as asudden gust, a cooling breeze or an irritable howl. My brother-in-law filmed this video and I was so impressed I thought I shoul...
Posted by Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:17:00 PST

My Favorite Animal

Everywhere I go I get asked. What is your favorite animal? Drum roll, please. I don't have one favorite animal. Sorry to disappoint you, but after photographing and researching so many differnet anima...
Posted by Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:32:00 PST

Bags, packing etc.

When I speak at school, bookstore or zoo events, I often get asked, "Don't you need someone to help you carry your gear?" I laugh and smile. To be honest, although it does help sometimes, my husband i...
Posted by Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:37:00 PST

We Need More People Excited About Libraries!

I love libraries! I have always loved libraries. At one point in my childhood, I didn't have access to a library and it made me crazy. I think everyone should have the ability to use a library. Now th...
Posted by Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:16:00 PST

Fact or Fiction?

How do you explain real life versus fictional information to a two-year-old? Good luck! It can be very difficult, especially when the world we live in has become infiltrated with fictional elements. J...
Posted by Amanda Lumry- Author/Photographer on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:54:00 PST