Heather Amery is a British author and editor who has written over 300 books for children. She is best known for her work with Usborne Publishing, where she has written and edited a wide range of educational books, including the popular "First Thousand Words" series. She has also written fiction, including the "My First Reading Library" series. Amery has been writing for over 40 years and has won numerous awards for her work, including the English Association Award for Non-Fiction. She is passionate about encouraging children to read and has been a strong advocate for literacy in the UK.