About the Author
For nearly 30 years Amy Sweezey has delivered forecasts on television and spoken to countless groups of children about weather.
Combining those passions, Amy authored two children’s books about weather, one fiction, and one nonfiction, and created two weather workbooks for elementary school students based on Florida’s state standards for science and weather.
Check Amy’s Upcoming Events Page on Facebook for the very latest book signing dates and locations.
Where to see Amy
- Cafe: On the Road with Amy Sweezey
- Destination Orange County
- Hurricane Updates with Amy Sweezey
Amy's Let's Talk Weather, TV Forecasting: Behind the Scenes, won both a GOLD and BRONZE MEDAL in the 2018 Florida Authors & Publishers Association President's Book Awards.
Have you ever wondered how forecasters on TV can tell what the weather will be? In Let’s Talk Weather, TV Forecasting: Behind the Scenes, you’ll find answers to these questions and more, from the science behind the weather to the tools and instruments used to measure it. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how broadcast meteorologists gather information and work to keep you safe during dangerous weather, like tornadoes and hurricanes.
It Never, Ever Snows in Florida tells the story of AJ who lives in Florida and has never seen snow. He dreams of a day when he can build a snowman, or wear warm boots in the winter like other kids. AJ soon learns he can’t say NEVER when it comes to weather. Just because he hasn’t seen any, doesn’t mean it never snows in Florida.
The Let's Talk Weather Activity Book, Grades 3-5 expands basic weather concepts using educational worksheets, coloring pages, fun games, and challenging puzzles for kids in 3rd through 5th grades. Learn how to recognize the seasons, water cycle, and moon phases; understand weather systems and patterns; create weather scenes and forecasts; and identify types of weather, along with weather terms, tools and instruments.
Designed by Amy Sweezey, author, broadcast meteorologist and former homeschool mom, this activity book teaches basic weather concepts using educational worksheets, coloring pages and fun games and puzzles for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Let's Talk Weather Activity Book K-2 shows kids how to recognize the seasons and water cycle, understand basic weather concepts and patterns, create weather scenes and forecasts, and identify types of weather and weather terms. It’s learning sprinkled inside the fun!
Our Weather: Planning For Nature
Meet with and learn from certified meteorologist Amy Sweezey.
In this unique live presentation, you will see what goes in to making a weather forecast,
including understanding weather patterns and the impact they have on our environment.