Hot Boiled Peanuts is a culinary tour of The Peach State. It follows a child and their grandparents as they take a road trip through different regions of Georgia, showcasing the variety of foods that can be found at each stop, from Savannah to metro Atlanta to the Blue Ridge Mountains. During the road trip, they also encounter historical and geographical landmarks, along with the tasty treats.

Kelly Young-Silverman is a Midwestern girl living in the South who loves to tell stories. Her work ranges from screenplays and stage plays to children’s stories and young adult novels.

In 2009, Kelly co-founded Cakebaby Productions with her husband, actor/filmmaker, David Marshall Silverman. Through Cakebaby, Kelly and David have written, directed and produced several award-winning short films, and have had their work screened nationally at prestigious festivals including The Atlanta Film Festival, Palm Springs International ShortFest, Dances With Films, and

DC Shorts.

Kelly lives in Marietta, GA with her husband, daughter, two cats and dog. She teaches at the Lovett School in Atlanta. Go Lions!