A. B. Curtiss is a board-certified cognitive behavioral therapist, diplomate of the board—psychology, MS, CBT,CH, MFCC, certified hypnotist, author, lecturer. Her books have been translated in 5 languages including Japanese and Russian
According to the Smithsonian Institution, her book, THE LITTLE CHAPEL THAT STOOD, “is a wonderful work of children’s literature that balances historical fact with an uplifting message. It’s powerful narrative makes it the perfect fit for a new Smithsonian OurStory module focused on a difficult anniversary.” So it became the feature book for the Smithsonian Institution’s OurStory interactive 9/11 program for schools and libraries. It was also chosen by the 9/11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center for their educational program where the book will be read and a film adaptation of the book will be shown on a giant screen to visitors. It is considered by both reviewers and teachers alike as the best children's book ever written about 9/11.
In the Company of Bears won a 1994 Benjamin Franklin Award, presented to the author at the American Booksellers Association Convention.
The Children of the Gods received a 1998 San Diego Book Award.
Brainswitch out of Depression won a Best Books Award in 2006.
