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Susan Lubner | |
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| Occupation | Children’s book author |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Simmons College |
| Genre | Children's |
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Susan Lubner is an American writer of children's books. She grew up in Bangor, Maine, [1] but resides in Wellesley, Massachusetts. [2]
Her works include the early reader chapter book series DRAG and REX illustrated by Blythe Russo; (Pixel + Ink) Book 1 Forever Friends (2023); Book 2 Sweet and Silly (2024); the middle grade novels Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl (November 2018, RP Kids/Hachette Book Group); The Upside of Ordinary (October 2012, Holiday House); the picture books A Horse's Tale: A Colonial Williamsburg Adventure (2008 Abrams, illustrated by Margie Moore); Ruthie Bon Bair: Do Not Go To Bed With Wringing Wet Hair! (2006 Abrams, illustrated by Bruce Whatley) and Noises at Night, (2005 Abrams, co-authored by Beth Raisner Glass, illustrated by Bruce Whatley).
Her stories have been published in Spider Magazine and Highlights. She has presented at conferences such as the National Council of Teachers of English convention and the Massachusetts Library Association Conference. [3]
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