Amy Hill Hearth (pronounced "Harth") is a distinguished American journalist and author renowned for her focus on uniquely American stories and historical perspectives. Born on April 10, 1958, she has authored or co-authored eleven books, beginning with the 1993 oral history Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, which became a New York Times bestseller for 117 weeks. This pivotal work was adapted for Broadway in 1995 and made into a film in 1999.

Amy Hill Hearth is celebrated for her versatility as an author, successfully publishing in both fiction and nonfiction, as well as writing for adults and children alike. Her works consistently bring American history to life, a testament to her profound fascination with the subject. Author Peter Golden notably remarked, "Wherever Amy Hill Hearth turns her attention, history comes alive."

Her departure into fiction began with her first novel, Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women's Literary Society, released on October 2, 2012, followed by a sequel Miss Dreamsville and the Lost Heiress of Collier County on September 8, 2015.

Among her notable works is her tenth book, Streetcar to Justice: How Elizabeth Jennings Won the Right to Ride in New York, published on January 2, 2018. This book provides a biography of civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Jennings Graham, aimed at middle-grade to adult readers.

Her most recent publication, Silent Came the Monster: A Novel of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks, marks her first foray into historical thrillers and was published on May 16, 2023.