Susan Drew
@susandrewwrites.com
Kid Lit Writer. Author of Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
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Follow me here:
Website: https://susandrewwrites.com/
Art shop: https://susandrewart.net/
Newsletter: www.substack.com/@susandrew
Intagram: www.instagram.com/_susandrew/
I love Millie Fleur and I hope we see more books about her! In this one, she plants a garden full of wonderfully strange plants that the people in town don't appreciate. I love the puns - Colonel Stick-in-the-Mud is a favorite. The illustrations and the color scheme of the book are so great, too.
January 30, 2026 at 11:08 AM
I love Millie Fleur and I hope we see more books about her! In this one, she plants a garden full of wonderfully strange plants that the people in town don't appreciate. I love the puns - Colonel Stick-in-the-Mud is a favorite. The illustrations and the color scheme of the book are so great, too.
It's a cold one again today! Perfect for reading, art projects, and hot chocolate by the fire. Check out the activity pages that go with my picture book. susandrewwrites.com/resources/
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#coloringpages #colddayfun #picturebooks
January 29, 2026 at 11:49 AM
It's a cold one again today! Perfect for reading, art projects, and hot chocolate by the fire. Check out the activity pages that go with my picture book. susandrewwrites.com/resources/
@harborlanebooks @everimaginebooks @butterbee_illustrates
#coloringpages #colddayfun #picturebooks
@harborlanebooks @everimaginebooks @butterbee_illustrates
#coloringpages #colddayfun #picturebooks
This month I talk about success - how it looks to me, and what I'm doing to chase it. You can link to my Substack in my bio.
#querying #writerslife #justkeepgoing #success
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#querying #writerslife #justkeepgoing #success
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January 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
This month I talk about success - how it looks to me, and what I'm doing to chase it. You can link to my Substack in my bio.
#querying #writerslife #justkeepgoing #success
5m
#querying #writerslife #justkeepgoing #success
5m
This book is special. It’s about the Pack Horse Librarians & told by Cal who can’t read and doesn’t understand why anyone would waste their time on books. But his sister teaches him how and of course he loves it. It's a lyrical book, almost like a long poem. I loved it. Wonderful pictures too.
January 23, 2026 at 11:16 AM
This book is special. It’s about the Pack Horse Librarians & told by Cal who can’t read and doesn’t understand why anyone would waste their time on books. But his sister teaches him how and of course he loves it. It's a lyrical book, almost like a long poem. I loved it. Wonderful pictures too.
This book is hard to classify. An 8th grader finds out she has a time portal type thing -- a wormhole, in her school locker. She's able to connect with other girls (now grown women) who have had the same locker. They work together to piece together the secrets of the locker.
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 AM
This book is hard to classify. An 8th grader finds out she has a time portal type thing -- a wormhole, in her school locker. She's able to connect with other girls (now grown women) who have had the same locker. They work together to piece together the secrets of the locker.
Attention Adrenaline Junkies - this book doesn't quit from the first page. An 11 yo boy who lives through a small plane crash during a blizzard. Plus play by play of happier times when he's winning ski races and surfing. I was stressed out during this whole book, loving every minute of it.
January 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Attention Adrenaline Junkies - this book doesn't quit from the first page. An 11 yo boy who lives through a small plane crash during a blizzard. Plus play by play of happier times when he's winning ski races and surfing. I was stressed out during this whole book, loving every minute of it.
These are all doable goals. I have to focus. I admit to getting stuck on some minor detail and letting it derail me. I start a new book and then I'm lost for hours. I find a shiny new project to work on that pulls me away. Have you set any goals for January? Let's check in at the end of the month.
January 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
These are all doable goals. I have to focus. I admit to getting stuck on some minor detail and letting it derail me. I start a new book and then I'm lost for hours. I find a shiny new project to work on that pulls me away. Have you set any goals for January? Let's check in at the end of the month.
This is a fun, interactive book. Two boys and all kinds of things get literally lost in a book until a librarian comes to the rescue. I love that it's a librarian!
January 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM
This is a fun, interactive book. Two boys and all kinds of things get literally lost in a book until a librarian comes to the rescue. I love that it's a librarian!
Here's another series that I'm late to the party on. I love John Grisham's adult legal books, and this middle grade book is just as good. And it's read by John Boy Walton! The Walton's was my favorite show when I was a little kid. I even had a Walton's lunchbox.
December 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Here's another series that I'm late to the party on. I love John Grisham's adult legal books, and this middle grade book is just as good. And it's read by John Boy Walton! The Walton's was my favorite show when I was a little kid. I even had a Walton's lunchbox.
My December newsletter is up. Check it out!
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December 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
My December newsletter is up. Check it out!
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I found an old pictures from a Live Nativity at our church. One little girl had gotten there too late to be Mary and had to be an angel. This was her face all night. I had forgotten about this and can't stop laughing. So, I wrote a picture book. Watch what you do people, you may end up in a book!
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I found an old pictures from a Live Nativity at our church. One little girl had gotten there too late to be Mary and had to be an angel. This was her face all night. I had forgotten about this and can't stop laughing. So, I wrote a picture book. Watch what you do people, you may end up in a book!
This is a fun book for little readers about mistaken identity when a girl is invited to a pig party. Who even knew pigs had a secret world! Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending. Check it out.
December 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This is a fun book for little readers about mistaken identity when a girl is invited to a pig party. Who even knew pigs had a secret world! Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending. Check it out.
Well, here I am late to the party. I was looking in my library for a new book and found The Maze of Bones. I had no idea what I was getting into! So much fun! If you haven't heard of this series, check it out.
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Well, here I am late to the party. I was looking in my library for a new book and found The Maze of Bones. I had no idea what I was getting into! So much fun! If you haven't heard of this series, check it out.
Vermont peeps! I'll be at the 47th Annual Hyde Park Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday. So far, fingers crossed, no snow is forecast. It'll be a great day to get out and do some shopping. I always pick up a couple of things at this fair. It's a good one. Stop by and say hi!
December 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Vermont peeps! I'll be at the 47th Annual Hyde Park Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday. So far, fingers crossed, no snow is forecast. It'll be a great day to get out and do some shopping. I always pick up a couple of things at this fair. It's a good one. Stop by and say hi!
Whether it's a new hat, or winter cards, or a combination, you'll get free shipping on orders over $30. And you can sign up for email updates. You'll be the first to hear about new products and sales. www.susandrewart.net
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Whether it's a new hat, or winter cards, or a combination, you'll get free shipping on orders over $30. And you can sign up for email updates. You'll be the first to hear about new products and sales. www.susandrewart.net
My November Substack is up. I love this picture from the Way Back Machine. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My November Substack is up. I love this picture from the Way Back Machine. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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It's here! My first ever Black Friday Sale. All Greeting Cards and Post Cards are 20% off in my shop susandrewart.net
November 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
It's here! My first ever Black Friday Sale. All Greeting Cards and Post Cards are 20% off in my shop susandrewart.net
If you've been thinking about holiday cards, mine will be on sale on Friday! One day only get 20% off all greeting cards and postcards. You can go to susandrewart.net and load up some goodies in your cart to buy on Friday!
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If you've been thinking about holiday cards, mine will be on sale on Friday! One day only get 20% off all greeting cards and postcards. You can go to susandrewart.net and load up some goodies in your cart to buy on Friday!
This book is action, action, action! I listened in the car and sat in the driveway many days. Hearing it read helped with the parts of the book in Spanish. I'm not a Spanish speaker (you can pick it up by context) and hearing it was great. It made an already magical book more magical.
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This book is action, action, action! I listened in the car and sat in the driveway many days. Hearing it read helped with the parts of the book in Spanish. I'm not a Spanish speaker (you can pick it up by context) and hearing it was great. It made an already magical book more magical.
Check out this card, and many more at my website susandrewart.net.
Plus, hats, and my book - Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
Plus, hats, and my book - Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
November 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Check out this card, and many more at my website susandrewart.net.
Plus, hats, and my book - Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
Plus, hats, and my book - Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
When my kids were little, they had imaginary friends - Copac, Jilly and Kiki (the bad one). But what if the KID was the imaginary friend? Read this adorable book about friendship and find out. The illustrations are fabulous, too.
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
When my kids were little, they had imaginary friends - Copac, Jilly and Kiki (the bad one). But what if the KID was the imaginary friend? Read this adorable book about friendship and find out. The illustrations are fabulous, too.
I have new winter cards and postcards in my art site. Take a look and let me know what you think. You might even want to buy a few! These are just a sample of the cards that I have available. I'll be posting more of them in the coming days.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I have new winter cards and postcards in my art site. Take a look and let me know what you think. You might even want to buy a few! These are just a sample of the cards that I have available. I'll be posting more of them in the coming days.
susandrewart.net
susandrewart.net
Have you ever thought -- I cannot read another alphabet book? I know they help kids ... but I'd rather not. READ THIS ONE! It breaks all the alphabet book rules. First, it starts with Z. And second, Zebra is hilarious! Add in a little snarky, sassiness, and you have a perfect Fun Friday Book.
November 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Have you ever thought -- I cannot read another alphabet book? I know they help kids ... but I'd rather not. READ THIS ONE! It breaks all the alphabet book rules. First, it starts with Z. And second, Zebra is hilarious! Add in a little snarky, sassiness, and you have a perfect Fun Friday Book.
Do you set intentions for your week?
November 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Do you set intentions for your week?
This is the first book of a series about Mia, & the motel her family runs. I love that I'm late to the party on this book. The next books are already written! I love how Mia sees a problem and dives in headfirst. There's big cast of characters, & immersion into the life of an immigrant family.
October 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This is the first book of a series about Mia, & the motel her family runs. I love that I'm late to the party on this book. The next books are already written! I love how Mia sees a problem and dives in headfirst. There's big cast of characters, & immersion into the life of an immigrant family.