Tamara Anderson is a pediatric speech language pathologist, education specialist, author, and consultant with a passion for language and literacy. From an early age, she was captivated by stories, especially those that were set in various places around the world. She is originally from Saint Andrew, Jamaica and lived in Miami, Florida for many years. She now resides in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and successfully earned her B.A. in Communication Studies and a M.S. in Speech & Hearing Sciences. Her desire to improve the literacy skills in children with language disorders and learning disabilities led her to complete further studies. She earned a Reading Endorsement from Georgia State University in Atlanta and an Education Specialist or Ed.S. degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Piedmont College. Tamara purposefully uses children’s literature during speech/language therapy sessions to improve the communication, language, and literacy skills of children receiving special education services. Additionally, she enjoys presenting on topics related to increasing language and literacy abilities in children and adolescents as well as participating in library events, school/university events, cultural and book festivals. She desires for all families to meaningfully use her stories to foster a love for reading. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending cultural arts events, going to the beach, and traveling.