Amanda Kloots, co-host of CBS-TV's The Talk and author of children's book: Tell Me Your Dreams

ABOUT AMANDA KLOOTS

An Ohio native, Amanda Kloots brings her infectious and inspirational attitude to everything that she does. She serves as co-host of THE TALK, CBS' Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show. A former Broadway dancer and Radio City Rockette, Kloots performed on a variety of stage, film and TV productions for over 17 years. She competed in the 30th season of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2021, finishing fourth. Her love of dance and fitness led her to work and lead classes at one of New York's premiere fitness studios. Kloots developed the jump rope method after years of trying different ways to stay in great shape. In 2016, Kloots decided to focus full time on her AK! Fitness brand - her signature classes feature jump ropes and dance mixed with cross training to create a unique full body workout. In addition to the AK! Fitness brand, Kloots and her sister, Anna Kloots, launched the apparel company Hooray For®. This coming December, Kloots will executive produce and star in Fit for Christmas, a new holiday-themed movie set to air on CBS. Kloots' first memoir, Live Your Life, co-written with her sister was released in 2021. The book tells of her 95-day struggle and love story with her late husband, Nick Cordero. Currently, Kloots resides in Los Angeles with her son, Elvis. Her birthday is March 19. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @amandakloots.

ABOUT HER NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK TELL ME YOUR DREAMS

HarperCollins Publishers is excited to be publishing Tell Me Your Dreams (on-sale April 11, 2023), the first-ever picture book from beloved cohost of The Talk and New York Times bestselling author of Live Your Life Amanda Kloots.Inspired by Kloots's own bedtime rituals with her son, Tell Me Your Dreams is a heartwarming picture book that's perfect for any parent who wants their child to know that anything is possible if you just dare to dream."I could not be more excited to share this story in my first children's book," says Kloots. "This bedtime ritual has become my favorite part of the day. A chance to interact with Elvis and encourage him to dream. It's amazing how our children can inspire us!" It's bedtime and time to settle in for the night. But before we go to sleep, it's time to talk about all the things there are to dream about. It's an adventure in imagination and a reminder that when we close our eyes everything is possible.With its lyrical prose and heartfelt, soft-textured art from award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore, Tell Me Your Dreams is sure to become a favorite part of every family's bedtime ritual. "What I love most about Tell Me Your Dreams is how Amanda has transformed her story into this positive, life-affirming bedtime tale," says HarperCollins Executive Editor David Linker. "It's a timeless message told with heart and humor, and no small amount of wonder, that's perfect for any family."

Tell Me Your Dreams available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Dreams-Amanda-Kloots/dp/0063225115?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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