Susan Taylor Brown
Susan Taylor Brown
Susan Taylor Brown Readers wanted - I write books for kids

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51 years old
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
United States



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Hugging the Rock is a middle grade verse novel for girls ages 9-12. It focuses on the positive relationship between a father and a daughter after the mother leaves. There are many things Rachel didn't know about her mom, including the fact that she suffered from bi-polar disorder. After her mom runs away, Rachel begins to pick up the pieces of her life. She learns how to deal with the secrets of her mother's past and realizes that the best kind of rock is one like her father, the kind you can lean on when the rest of your world is falling apart.


***Jen Robinson's review of Hugging the Rock ***

*** Librarian Liz reviews the book***

*** Cynthia Leitich Smith says a lot of nice things about the book and me here in this interview and review ***

*** Fuse #8 Production talk about Hugging the Rock here***


Oliver's Must-do List is a picture book about the special playtime between a parent and a child. Visit Oliver's page on my website for a free teaching guide, free door hanger, free coloring page and a tip sheet of why you should play with your child. This book was published by Boyds Mills Press (those wonderful folks who bring you Highlights Magazine.


Oliver would love to come visit your school or library or bookstore for FREE! That's right, a free school visit.


Can I Pray With My Eyes Open? is the multicutural non-denominational story of a girl with a very important question about prayer. While it is a picture book, it is used with all ages and all belief systems to facilitate discussions on prayer. This book was published by Hyperion Books for Children.


Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom is the true story of a South Carolina slave who stole the ship he was working on and sailed to freedom with his family and friends. He later went on to become a South Carolina congressman and is considered to be one of the first African American heroes of the Civil War. This book is perfect for Black History month or any black history studies. It is considered an easy reader and was published by Millbrook Press.


These books are easy readers published by The Wright Group.
TelevisionI miss Buffy.
BooksTo ask a writer and a book lover to name just a few favorite books is impossible. Here are a few though, Because of Winn Dixie, Love That Dog and anything by Joan Bauer. My favorite time of the day, if I'm not writing, is to curl up with a book. A children's book. Give me a picture book, a middle grade novel, or a young adult novel and I am a happy girl.

Blatant self-promotion here: Picture books Oliver's Must-do List and Can I Pray With My Eyes Open? and the easy reader Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom Hugging the Rock
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     Susan Taylor Brown's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Concord, California
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:children's author

   Susan Taylor Brown's Schools
Mt. Diablo High
Concord,California
Graduated: 1976
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

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Publishing - Writer - Novelist
I'm the author of books for children including the picture books, Can I Pray With My Eyes Open? and Oliver's Must-Do List. Also the easy reader Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom. My middle grade verse novel Hugging the Rock comes out 11/06.



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About me:
I write books for kids. Okay, I write all kinds of things but mostly books for kids. I've sold short stories, picture books, easy readers and most recently, my first verse novel Hugging the Rock was published by Tricycle Press. Hugging the Rock asks the question, what do you do when your mother runs away from home? It is a journey of the heart that does make many people cry, but it is a hopeful journey that portrays a relationship not often seen in children's books, a positive relationship between a girl and her father. In writing this book I gave myself the father I've never known.

This father/daughter story is good for anyone who has every felt let down by parent. It was just named an ALA Noteable Book!

Read an excerpt of the book now!

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You might wonder why (or you might not) I don't have any of the fancy backgrounds or glittery graphics or music to greet you when you visit. I chose to go the plain vanilla route here, partially because there are so many overdone pages that are too hard to even read and partially because I didn't want to deal with the programming headaches that often come with coding things for myspace. If you want to see my fancy stuff, head over to my website.

I now return you to your regularly scheduled profile reading.

Can I Pray With My Eyes Open? is a multicultural, non-denominational picture book that people of all ages are using to open discussions on prayer.

Oliver's Must-do List is the story of every child who wants a parent to stop working and take time to play.

You can read more about me and my books at my website or over at my main blog on Live Journal.

For all you history lovers Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom is the true story of a South Carolina slave who stole the ship he was working on and sailed to freedom with his family and some friends. He later went on to become a South Carolina congressman. This book is in the Millbrook On My Own History series. OUT IN PAPERBACK NOW! I've recently sold another On My Own History book to Millbrook on the Battle of the Alamo.

Oh, and Oliver has his very own blog here. Oliver is available to teachers, librarians and booksellers to visit for FREE.

If you're looking for a speaker for your conference (it doesn't have to be a writing conference as I can tailor a speech specifically for your group) I hope you'll consider me. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area and need a speaker for your local event or community group, let's talk.

Don't forget to sign up for my free monthly newsletter, SUSAN WRITES.

You can also subscribe to my blog and have it come to you via email: Susan Writes
Who I'd like to meet:
First off - I am happily married and not interested in meeting anyone for anything other than networking. Please don't send me any of "those kind" of notes.

I also already have a fabulous agent at Writers House, so I'm not looking for representation either.

I want to meet other writers and people who love books for children. People who have a dream and want to work hard to make it come true. People who help other people make dreams come true. Librarians - oh I love librarians! They're the keepers of the keys. Teachers, teachers of all kinds because we can all learn from one another and teachers of young readers and writers - you do some of the toughest work I know and I appreciate you. Readers. Readers of my books, parents who read my books to their kids, people who love all books and especially children's literature from picture books to young adult.

I'd like to connect with community groups in my Silicon Valley area who would like a speaker or a workshop leader. Don't let the idea that I write books for kids turn you away.

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♥Juanita♥

Juanita Harris



Jul 12 2009 7:24 PM

Hi!
I'm celebrating the release of my new book, "Raven for Change!" This week only, I will be doing a free book giveaway of my first poetry collection titled, "RIP-Rejection, Inspiration & Peace." The book has recieved a 4 and a half star rating!
Go to: http://juanitaharris.blogspot.com/2009/07/free-book-giveaway.html
for more info. and to submit your name for the drawing.
iDolphin

iDolphin



Jun 30 2009 11:12 AM

Enjoy The Summer!




xoxo iDolphin
Kerry Sparks Tween Author

Kerry Sparks



May 13 2009 5:50 PM

How are your books doing? I like the cover for "Hugging the Rock".
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May 11 2009 1:35 AM

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Wendy Nelson Tokunaga

Wendy Tokunaga



May 10 2009 4:23 PM

Susan, thanks for being a tomodachi (friend)!
Jill

Jill Sheets



Mar 28 2009 9:44 PM

I just stopped in to say "Hi," and to see how you are doing.<br /><br />Sending love,<br /><br />Jill
Justina Chen Headley

Justina Chen Headley



Feb 21 2009 3:29 AM

Woo hoo on the new projects!
Author J. J. Hebert

Author J. J. Hebert



Feb 9 2009 3:22 AM

As you may or may not know, I turned twenty-five the other day. Instead of gifts this year, I'm asking that everyone join my Email List on www.jjhebert.net. Unconventional, my newest novel, will be published by Mindstir Media later this year, and joining the Email List will ensure that you receive updates regarding my book release, contests, giveaways, and more.
Mikey's World

Mike Hellums



Jan 19 2009 3:27 PM

Thanks Susan, I never looked at my list. Mike
Helena Harper, Author

Helena Harper



Jan 18 2009 12:53 PM

Many thanks for adding me as a friend. Good luck with your present and future writing projects!

Helena
Woofie Bones

Woofie Bones



Dec 25 2008 3:03 PM

"The only real blind people at Christmas-time are those who have no Christmas in their heart."
Helen Keller

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Woofie
Olgy

Olgy



Dec 24 2008 4:14 AM

Feliz Navidad! / Merry Christmas!
Novelist

TONY COWGER



Dec 21 2008 5:49 AM

Happy Holidays! Hope you’re enjoying the season so far. Seems it has been quite some time since I spent some time on Myspace. I have been busy altering my website at www.tonycowger.com to reflect my newest efforts in the freelance and ghost writing markets and focus less on my own novel. Anyway, I hope the rest of your year is wonderful and that the new year holds all the abundance you want. If you or someone you know is in need of some writing help please send them my way at www.tonycowger.com. (For any help I receive from my Myspace friends I am offering a 10% finders fee to say thank you for helping out a friend so be sure to write and let me know in case your friend forgets to tell me. If you hire me yourself, that 10% would be taken off what you pay so, either way, you win.) I have experience in writing sales ads/presentations, non-fiction and, of course, fiction. Thanks and happy holidays!
Novelist

TONY COWGER



Sep 2 2008 4:33 AM

Hey There! How was your summer. I can’t believe it’s September can you? What’s new and exciting in your neck of the woods? Wishing you a prosperous fall. Talk to you soon.
Dawn

Dawn Colclasure



Aug 16 2008 12:14 AM

Have a great weekend!
Artist Jan the Empress

Artist Jan the Empress



Jul 29 2008 7:45 PM

Have a wonderful day Susan :)
Emily Ecton

Emily Ecton



Jul 22 2008 6:00 AM

Happy Birthday! I hope you had a terrific day!
~Nocturnal~Intellect~

~Nocturnal~Intellect~



Jul 21 2008 8:41 PM

Happy Birthday!
Maria - Horror Writer/Screenwriter

Maria  - Horror Writer/Screenwriter



Jul 21 2008 5:21 PM

Just wanted to drop by and wish you a Happy Birthday! Hope you have a good one my friend!
xoxo
Maria
Malcolm R. Campbell

Malcolm R. Campbell



Jul 21 2008 3:34 PM

Best wishes for a happy birthday and a wonderful week.

Malcolm
Cynthia Leitich Smith

Cynthia Leitich Smith



Jul 21 2008 2:17 PM

Happy birthday! May all of your wishes come true.
Keri Mikulski

Keri Mikulski



Jul 21 2008 11:24 AM

Happy Birthday! Enjoy!
Tony Varrato

Tony Varrato



Jul 21 2008 10:30 AM

Have an AWESOME birthday, Susan!!!!
Neil Thomas

Neil THomas



Jul 21 2008 8:44 AM

Wish you a beautiful birthday !
Neil
Brooke Reviews

Brooke Reviews



Jul 21 2008 4:57 AM

Happy Birthday Susan!

B
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