Over 150 million Americans know Wally Amos. Wally founded Famous
Amos Cookies in 1975 and is considered the father of the gourmet
chocolate-chip cookie industry. In 1992, he formed Uncle Wally's
Muffin Company, which produces a full line of muffins.Wally's fame
is grounded in quality, substance, and a positive attitude, and he
has used his fame to support many educational causes. He was
National Spokesman for Literacy Volunteers of America from 1979
until 2002, when they merged with Laubach Literacy Council to
create ProLiteracy Worldwide. He now refers to himself as a
literacy advocate whose primary focus is creating awareness of the
values and benefits of reading aloud to children. His most recent
venture is Chip and Cookie, LLC, a retail store in Hawaii and
online at www.chipandcookie.com, a business featuring two
chocolate-chip cookie plush character dolls, Chip & Cookie, that
help teach children to read.
Wally has received many honors and awards for his achievements as
an entrepreneur and his support of educational causes. He has
written several books and acted in a number of network sitcoms, as
well as appearing on hundreds of interview shows, news programs,
educational programs, and commercials. On the lecture circuit, he
addresses audiences at corporations, industry associations, and
universities with his inspiring -do it- philosophy. Wally's story
is a testament to the role of positive thinking in creating a
meaningful and successful life.
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