Susan Lubner

Children's Book Author

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Drag and Rex Early Reader Chapter Book Series

Book 1 Forever Friends November 2023

Book 2 Sweet and Silly November 2024

Pixel + Ink ISBN 978-1645951155

Bio

I grew up in the snowy city of Bangor Maine. When I wasn’t building award-worthy snow forts and making snow angels, I spent a lot of time reading. I also liked writing poems and stories. I wrote my very first picture book, Fredfoot the Frog, in second grade. Although it did not get published, I did receive a “great job” sticker from my teacher.

My first published children's story "Not-So-Ordinary Cows" appeared in Spider Magazine. Since then I have published three picture books (Abrams Books For Young Readers 2005, 2006, 2008); two middle grade novels, The Upside of Ordinary (Holiday House 2012), and Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl (Running Press Kids/Hachette, 2018); and my early reader chapter book series, Drag and Rex (Pixel + Ink) Forever Friends (Book 1, 2023) and Sweet and Silly (Book 2, fall 2024) My work has also been published in Highlights Magazine.

I live in Massachusetts with my husband David and a giant poodle named Bailey. We have two grown-up daughters who don't live at home anymore but come to visit when they can. My dog Bailey keeps me company when I write but sometimes barks if too much time passes and he's not getting enough attention. Here he is dressed up as a cat in a sweater for Halloween. It's an homage to my novel Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl. If you want to know why that is, you will have to read the book to find out!

I like:

reading, knitting, baking bread, writing (of course!)

coffee, traveling, walking really fast, and too many other things that won't fit inside this circle!

I don't like:

spiders

traffic jams or

small creaky elevators

More Fun Facts

Sushi, pizza, chocolate & salads are my favorite foods
I sing quite badly to my dog

I get lost very easily
I really wish I could spot an owl UPDATE!!!!!!
I'm terrible at remembering birthdays & names
I'm really good at word puzzles
I'm excellent at losing my car keys and reading glasses
I can't stand the sound of someone eating an apple

I love spending time on the water on Cape Cod
I was an extra in the movie School Ties
My favorite place I've visited is South Africa

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School Visits

SHOW DON’T TELL

With dialogue, action verbs and our five senses, students will learn to use a variety of tools to add punch and excitement to their writing. Pulling ideas from my “think outside the box” box the students participate in a fun and interactive “show don’t tell” writing exercise. Third and Fourth Grade

BUILD A STORY

Using a variety of story prompts, students will create the beginning paragraph or chapter of their own story. Second and Third Grade

For information on additional school visit programs available please email below

Create a Character

Where do my ideas come from? How do I find inspiration? I often start with a character. A fun writing exercise tailored for grades first through fourth.

Fee

$175 / 45 minute session

(max 4 sessions per day)

NOTE: Visits include a reading & Q & A

Travel fees may apply

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Meet the Author ~ FREE 20 min Q & A

For classrooms that are reading or have read Drag and Rex Forever Friends or

Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl