Highlighting Scott Sussman’s favorite authors or authors he has met at writing events and conferences.
Roald Dahl was the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG, and a repertoire of wonderful, imaginative, and hilarious children’s books. He also wrote autographical books like Boy and Going Solo, which delve into the exciting and sometimes tragic events of his life. If you want a fun…
Laura Knight is the author of Spot: A Sea Pup’s Survival Guide, which includes underwater photography by Richard Salas. The story includes science facts that make the tale even more relevant in understanding marine life and the world humans share with wildlife. The book includes a teaching guide to encourage conversations with young readers on topics such…
Toni Gallagher grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has been writing her whole life. She majored in journalism (writing for newspapers specifically) at Northwestern University outside Chicago, Illinois, and then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career writing for TV and movies. She’s a producer for reality television, having worked on the…
Priscilla Burris is the illustrator of many wonderful books for children, including I Love You All Day Long, and the Heidi Heckelbeck series for 5-9 year olds. Visit her website to see her beautiful books and darling illustrations. She considers it “a privilege, an honor, and a joy to illustrate books and materials for children,…
Ever heard of Annie Banannie, Balloon Storyteller? If not, she comes highly recommended. She gets kids on their feet, acting out scenes with their imaginations, Annie’s guidance and . . . balloons! What more fun could be had?
Marilyn Cram Donahue lives in East Highlands, California, where her family planted orange groves in the 1850s. After she graduated from Pomona College, married the boy next door, and had four children, she taught English as a Second Language and began to write books.
Adam Gidwitz is the author of the best selling children’s books A Tale Dark and Grimm, In a Glass Grimmly, and The Grimm Conclusion. More recently, he received a Newbery Honor as well as the Sydney Taylor Book Award for The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog. He’s also an awesome individual who’s…