Sue Stauffacher, Author, Storyteller

Grand Rapids, MI
email: sue@suestauffacher.com
Sue's website: www.suestauffacher.com

Sue is also a literacy consultant and professional writer.

Books
Donutheart (Knopf, 2006),
Bessie and the Night Riders (Putnam, Spring 2006)
Donuthead paperback (Knopf, Summer 2005), winner of the William Allen White Award, the student reading award from the state of Kansas
Harry Sue (Knopf, Summer 2005), an ALA Best Book for 2005, a Michigan Notable Book, and winner of the 2006 Judy Lopez Memorial Award from the Women's National Book Association
Donuthead, middle grade novel (Knopf, fall 2003), winner of the William Allen White award which is the student reading award from the state of Kansas
The Angel and Other Stories, folktale collection (Eerdmans, 2002)
S'gana, the Black Whale, middle grade novel (Alaska Northwest Books, 1992)

Forthcoming Books
The Grocery Store DJ (Knopf, Spring 2007)
Nothing But Trouble (Knopf, 2007)
Tillie and the Terrible Swede (Knopf, spring 2008)

Programs appropriate for Elementary and Middle School
Sue does all kinds of speaking engagements, including teacher in-service, conference, school, library, bookstore and classroom presentations. She adapts her presentations to be appropriate for the age-group requested.

Program Description
With an MFA in Creative Writing and many years experience as a literacy consultant, arts educator, journalist, and children's book reviewer, Sue brings a wide range of performance and academic skills to her work. Her 10+ years as a professional writer and book reviewer help her to reach reluctant, neglected and 'reading averse' kids from all backgrounds. With Donuthead, Sue is particularly interested in motivating entire blocks of upper elementary students to engage in a discussion of how to make their communities more compassionate and altruistic. She believes that children this age are an incredible source of untapped potential.

Group Size: Any size.

Fees: Often, schools whose students Sue would most like to reach cannot afford many author visits. For this reason, she doesn't have a set fee structure. If you are interested in having Sue come to your school, conference or workshop, please send her some information about your student population or audience, past authors who have visited, and what you're looking for in a speaker. Also include the honorarium you can offer in addition to her expenses. Sue will work with you as her schedule allows.

Keynote speeches, conference presentations, teacher in-services and other specialized visits vary. Please inquire. Travel fees additional.

Speaker Availability: Full Year

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