Amy Newmark

Amy Newmark is an American author and editor, and the publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, the enduring story-anthology series she has helmed since 2008. In volumes such as The Power of Yes and Think Possible and hundreds of others, she collects real-life stories and lessons that have comforted and inspired millions.

A former money-management analyst, Newmark pivoted to storytelling publishing after a family crisis. She is known both for the editing craft to extract readers' best writing and for the publishing savvy that has kept the franchise relevant across book, audio and online life.