My job is to investigate every day mysteries. Where do bugs go? How do refrigerators work? I get to ask lots of questions and read a lot, then I write. I also visit classrooms, camps and libraries, talking about writing and researching. It is a very cool job.

Hi, I’m Amy Hansen

Coming August 2025

WANDA HEARS THE STARS >

"Uplifting and informative"
Kirkus Reviews

ACTIVITIES >

Are you curious? Here are questions and answers about Sharks, Sloths and Pandas.

CURIOUS ABOUT ANIMALS >

beanz magazine

I am a staff writer at beanz and focus on space science and physics, with an occasional article about dinosaurs.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS >

Julie discovers her prize tomatoes have been made into mush!

HUNT FOR THE TOMATO KILLER >

Where do the insects go in the winter?

BUGS AND BUGSICLES >

Are you curious? Here are questions and answers about saving energy, recycling, composting, and more.

CURIOUS ABOUT GREEN LIVING >

Follow the migrating birds through fire.

FIRE BIRD >

Cicada Songs:

a short play.

Cicadas are a short-lived, loud insect that show up every 17 years. I asked what would happen if they wanted more from life than just making noise. My short play was produced by College Park Arts Exchange.

Check out some of my past events. I've worked with kids and adults on writing fiction and nonfiction.

EVENTS >

My job is to investigate every day mysteries. Where do bugs go? How do refrigerators work? I get to ask lots of questions and read a lot, then I write. I also visit classrooms, camps and libraries, talking about writing and researching. It is a very cool job.

Hi, I’m Amy Hansen

Coming August 2025

beanz magazine

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