Welcome to the official website of award-winning children's book author Susanna Reich. Here you can learn about Susanna and her books. There's information about author
visits, workshops, and presentations for schools, bookstores, libraries and conferences. You can also find out what's new and look at links to related websites. On the page For Kids, check out the FAQ and the fun photographs. And there are lots of cool photos on the Events page and the Bio page, too.
Susanna Reich has driven big trucks, designed flowers in honor of the Emperor and Empress of Japan, and done graduate work in ancient Hawaiian hula. She has written articles on dance and floral design for national magazines and scholarly journals. But none of these was as much fun as writing books for children, which Susanna has been doing since 1994. Learn more...
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When a proper Victorian girl breaks the rules to follow her star...
Penelope Bailey Takes the Stage
Marshall Cavendish
A historical novel for readers ages 9 and up.
"The lively writing is filled with realistic dialogue. Details paint a vivid picture of place, time, and contemporary mores...Wannabe actresses are sure to enjoy this fast-paced, fun story." - School Library Journal
"many readers will connect with Penny's plucky determination and enjoy the glimpse of San Francisco manners and mores at the turn of the last century." - Booklist
"A wonderful story of art and dreams and following your destiny." - Kids Bookshelf.com
"I would give this book a 10. The story moved quickly and was full of interesting twists and turns. I look forward to reading more of Susanna Reich’s fabulous books." - Time for Kids.com
Penelope's strait-laced aunt will do everything in her power to thwart the girl's ambition to become an actress. But when Penelope is befriended by Isabelle Grey - a character based on the famous dancer, Isadora Duncan - the young actress must decide how far she is willing to go to follow her dream.
This novel, set in 1889 San Francisco, combines meticulous historical research with imaginative flair in a debut that will charm every young reader who has ever yearned for the spotlight. Learn more...
José! Born to Dance: The Story of José Limón
Illustrated by Raúl Colón
Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster (2005)
In November, Susanna signed José! Born to Dance at the Joyce Theater in New York City in conjunction with a family matineé performance by the Limón Dance Company. Signed books will be available on the Limon Company website as long as the supply lasts.
José! Born to Dance has won the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award. This award was established in 1995 by the College of Education at Texas State University-San Marcos to encourage authors, illustrators and publishers of books that authentically reflect the lives of Mexican American children and young adults in the United States. Click here for more info about the award.
José! Born to Dance has also won the International Latino Book Award in the category of Best Educational Children's Book - English. This award is given by Latino Literacy Now, a non-profit organization that supports and promotes literacy and literary excellence within the Latino community. It is affiliated with Edward James Olmos and the Latino Book & Family Festivals.
Visit the organization's website at www.latinobookfestival.com/home/.
José! Born to Dance: The Story of José Limón was also chosen as one of Booklist's Top Ten Arts Books for Youth, one of the New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, and one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of the Year.
"soaring text and visuals..... An inspiring tribute to a major figure in the arts." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Sensitively written and beautifully illustrated....An expressive, stately tribute." - ALA Booklist, starred review
"ideal for the budding young dancer or choreographer, [or] any lover of modern dance, of any age. It artfully celebrates a life in art." - Boston Globe
"enthralling....Brava! to Reich" - El Paso Times
"Beautifully crafted" - Hispanic Magazine
"The mystery of the creative process comes through...Attests to the openness and perseverance that artistic passion requires." - Publishers Weekly
This picture book biography for kids ages 5-8 was eight years in the making and features spectacular art by the award-winning illustrator Raúl Colón, and a lyrical, poetic text.
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Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso
A biography for readers ages 8 and up
Now available in hardcover and paperback from Clarion Books
"compelling" - Library Journal
"colorful" - Booklist
"lucid and quietly passionate" - Horn Book
"extremely well-researched and presented" - Kirkus
"fun and informative" - Hungry Mind Review
"delightful....a page turner" - El Paso Times
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