Speaking Engagements & Events
Class Visit
Amy will speak with students during a class in Brown University’s Department of Education that explores historical foundations, policy framework, efficacy research, and ongoing controversies in gifted and special education.
Talking Dyslexia: Parent-to-Parent Podcast
Amy will be a guest on this podcast for families with children who have learning differences. The Hamilton School at Wheeler is a leading educational space for innovative, individualized programming in a “school-within-a-school” model.
In Conversation with Dr. Christopher Cleveland
I will be in conversation with Professor of Education and Education Policy Christopher Cleveland at Brown University, where we’ll discuss topics related to the experiences and roles of parents, teachers, education researchers, and policymakers involved with the special education system in the U.S. This event is free and open to the public. Please join us!
Author Talk
As students and families prepare for a new school year, we’ll discuss the challenges of “starting over” with a new teacher and a new classroom, particularly for those students on IEPs or 504 plans. I hope you’ll join us! More info here.
Trusting our Intuition and Staying True to Our Vision featuring Amy Mackin
Amy Mackin joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the disability landscape and advocating for our children, special education and early intervention, struggling to get kids the help they need, parental guilt and shame, mom rage, flexible education programs, balancing how we write about loved ones, wondering if we're getting it wrong, trusting our intuition and voice, and staying true to our own style and vision.
Empowered Women Book Club
Henry’s Classroom will be the featured book for the July Meeting of the Empowered Women Book Club with Joelle Tamraz. This is an international book club based in the U.K. and hosted online.
Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
I will be signing books at Barnes & Noble in Walpole, Massachusetts. Please stop by and say hello!
Book Discussion with Thrive
I will be at the offices of Thrive Support & Advocacy for a community discussion around the themes in my book. If you are part of the Thrive community, please consider joining us!
International Association of Maternal Action + Scholarship (IAMAS) 2025 Conference
I’ll be joining a community of scholars, writers, artists, and activists gathering at Boston University to engage in an examination of mothering and motherhood, with a common goal of “naming our inheritances, honoring our present responsibilities, and orienting ourselves toward better worlds.” This is the largest conference on motherhood—the 2024 conference hosted more than 300 delegates from 15 countries—and I’m so honored by the invitation to speak. My presentation, “Parenting a Child with a Disability: Navigating Economics, Policy, and Motherhood in a Neoliberal Landscape,” will be part of a panel on Thursday, June 19th.
Mothers & Others Book Signing
Stop by Tatnuck Bookseller and purchase a copy of Henry’s Classroom for yourself or as a gift to a mother/caregiver you know who may be struggling with complex parenting, and I’ll be happy to personalize it. Tatnuck also has a wonderful selection of unique gifts and cards for that last-minute Mother’s Day shopping!
Vermont College of Fine Arts Alumnx Reading
I’ll be reading from Henry’s Classroom during this installment of the VCFA Alumnx Spring Reading Series. Register here to attend this virtual reading.
Book Launch - Tidepool Bookshop
Join me in celebrating the release of Henry’s Classroom at Tidepool Bookshop!
Rhode Island Wave Spotlight Series
Join The Rhode Island Wave for an insightful interview with Amy Mackin, author of the upcoming book Henry's Classroom. Amy's book follows her journey as a mother advocating for her neurodivergent child within an outdated education system. It's a story of perseverance, love, and the fight for equitable education.
Available for Preorder
Henry’s Classroom is available for preorder in both print and digital formats!