Amy Alward is a Canadian author of young adult fiction. She is best known for her debut novel, The Potion Diaries, which was published in 2013 and has since been translated into over 20 languages. She has since written several other books, including The Potion Diaries: Royal Tour, The Potion Diaries: Magic and Mystery, and The Witch's Kiss. Alward is passionate about creating stories that inspire young readers to explore their own creativity and imagination. She is an advocate for diversity in literature and is committed to creating stories that reflect the world we live in. Alward currently lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and two children.