| Amy Silverman | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1967 (1967-10-27) (age 57) Phoenix, AZ, U.S. |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Scripps College, Columbia University |
| Notable work | My Heart Can't Even Believe It: A Story of Science, Love, and Down Syndrome |
| Website | |
| www | |
Amy Silverman is an American author, journalist, blogger, and National Public Radio contributor. She is former Managing Editor at Phoenix New Times and is a commentator for KJZZ, the National Public Radio affiliate in Phoenix. Her work has appeared on the radio show This American Life and in The New York Times. She has a master's in journalism from Columbia University. Her memoir, My Heart Can't Even Believe It, was published by Woodbine Press in May 2016; it accounts for her experience raising a daughter with Down syndrome.
References
- ^ Cusimano, Lauren (April 12, 2016). "Amy Silverman's My Heart Can't Even Believe It Is Out May 1". Phoenix New Times.
- ^ Machelor, Patty (May 18, 2016). "Arizona journalist explores Down syndrome, love in new book". Arizona Daily Star.
- ^ Hawkes, Marilyn (April 27, 2016). "Mom pens memoir about Down syndrome". Jewish News.
- ^ Goossen, Amanda (May 1, 2016). "May 2016 Book Club: Arcadia native shares her story of motherhood". Arcadia News.
- Naranjo, Elizabeth Maria (April 8, 2016). "Interview with Amy Silverman, Author of My Heart Can't Even Believe It". ElizabethMariaNaranjo.com.
- Citron, Debra (April 2016). "Amy Silverman's "My Heart Can't Even Believe It" explores Down syndrome". Raising Arizona Kids.
- D'Andrea, Niki (June 2016). "Heart Detour". Phoenix Magazine. Archived from the original on 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2016-09-25.
External links
- Official Author Site
- Author Blog
- Silverman, Amy (May 4, 2016). "A Look at the R-Word, the N-Word, and Other Words You Aren't Supposed to Use". Phoenix New Times.
- Moran, Kimberly. "My Heart Can't Even Believe It by Amy Silverman". Written Reflections. Written Reflections. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
- Johnson, Katie (June 7, 2016). "10 New Books to Read in Summer 2016". Phoenix New Times.
- Bland, Karina (June 30, 2016). "On turning 13, cell phones, cute boys and Down syndrome". The Arizona Republic.
- Lengel, Kerry (April 22, 2016). "Author Q&A: Amy Silverman on raising daughter with Down syndrome". The Arizona Republic.
- Goldstein, Steve (April 27, 2016). "Amy Silverman's Book Explores Life With A Child With Down Syndrome". KJZZ.
- Nintzel, Jim (April 29, 2016). "Zona Politics: UA College Dean Joaquin Ruiz Talks Biosphere Anniversary, Amy Silverman Talks About Her New Book & More!". The Tucson Weekly.
- Simons, Ted (May 25, 2016). "Book: "My Heart Can't Even Believe It"". Arizona PBS.
- Hilton & Isenberg, Jane & Robert (August 21, 2016). "Phoenix Literary Scene Series". K-BACH Studios.