Amy Lee Kite was born in Chicago, Illinois and started writing at a very young age. From poetry and journals to getting her Master's Degree in journalism from Northwestern's Medill, Kite has always had a passion for writing. Her three children's books tackle tough topics (divorce, cancer and the loss of a pet) and are delivered to kids in a comforting, understandable manner. Kite's book, Cancer, Cancer Go Away won a Mom's Choice Award.