She published her autobiography "Atarah's Book" (1976).
Co-wrote with her husband Douglas Boyd "The Right Instrument For Your Child" (1985) and "You Can Make Music!" (1986).
Was appointed MBE in 1980.
She founded the Children's Music Centre at Haslingden, near Burnley, UK, a combination of music school, youth hostel and cultural center all under one roof, remaining artistic director for 20 years.