Debi Novotny (Author)
Debi Novotny writes stories for children made of magical moments, funny moments, and real-life moments, aiming to inspire and develop young readers' confidence and creativity. She has been writing stories for about eight years, starting with her first two books, My Magic Hat Rules! and My Magic Hat Goes to School!, phonics books she wrote while teaching first grade.
Debi Novotny was born in Colorado but raised in Arizona. At Arizona State University she earned a master's degree in education Curriculum and Instruction. Following graduation, she taught for many years in Tempe, Arizona, later mentoring student teachers as a supervisor for Rio Salado College and teaching parent-and-child classes at the Scottsdale Library. She is married to her best friend, Jim, and they have two grown daughters and several grandchildren.
