Short bio

Candace Spizzirri writes children's books filled with humor, heart, and a touch of whimsy in both prose and rhyme. Her books include Finley: A Moose in Chartreuse (April 28, 2026); Finley: A Moose on the Caboose (April 18, 2023), a Foreword INDIES Award Winner, Picture Book of the Year, Honorable Mention, and a 2025 Moonbeam Award Winner, Picture Books (4 to 8), Bronze; Fishing with Grandpa and Skye (April 19, 2022); Amber Mae and Her Strays (Fall 2027); and Finley: A Footloose Moose (Fall 2028). Candace lives in Southern California and Pennsylvania.

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Long bio

Candace Spizzirri grew up in a charming small town in New Jersey with tree-lined streets and historic Victorian houses. As a child, she spent countless hours playing at the park, catching minnows in a nearby stream, and exploring the woods at the end of her street. Those experiences sparked the curiosity and imagination that inspire her stories today.

Candace holds a degree in child psychology with an emphasis on emotional development. Passionate about education, she co-founded both an elementary school and a high school in Southern California.

She now divides her time between SoCal and Pennsylvania with her husband, Marc, and their lovable Bernedoodle, Luca. She treasures time with her son, daughter, daughter-in-law, five wonderful grandchildren, and a large extended family.

Her books include FINLEY: A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE (April 28, 2026); FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE (April 18, 2023), a Foreword INDIES Award Winner, Picture Book of the Year, Honorable Mention, and a 2025 Moonbeam Award Winner, Picture Books (4 to 8); FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE (April 19, 2022); AMBER MAE AND HER STRAYS (Fall 2027); and FINLEY: A FOOTLOOSE MOOSE (Fall 2028).

Candace dedicates time each day to writing and honing her craft. Her greatest hope is that her stories will entertain, delight, and encourage children to see the world with curiosity, kindness, and imagination.