Anna Sewell in Old Catton, Sewell wrote the manuscript of "Black Beauty" – in the period between 1871 and 1877. During this time her health was declining; she was often so weak that she was confined to her bed. Writing was a challenge. She dictated the text to her mother and from 1876 began to write on slips of paper which her mother then transcribed. Although the book is now considered a children's classic, Sewell originally wrote it for those who worked with horses. She said "a special aim was to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses". In many
Amy Sewell City public school children studying ballroom dance, Sewell joined forces with film producer Marilyn Agrelo to turn her story into the hit documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom." Awards bestowed upon "Mad Hot Ballroom" include: Sewell’s books include: Sewell’s short stories and screenplays include: Sewell has also written the following news articles: Amy Sewell Amy Sewell (born 1963) is an American author and filmmaker, best known for "Mad Hot Ballroom" (Paramount, 2005), in which she debuted as a film writer and producer. Sewell is also the founder/director of a non-profit organization, Give It Up for the ARTS. The non-profit's main mission is