Susan Hughes

Born in Toronto, Canada, Susan Hughes is the author of more than 30 children's books—board books, picture books, chapter books, MG novels, young adult novels, and non-fiction for all ages. Some recent titles are Hurray for Trucks! (Owlkids), Same Here!: The Differences We Share (Owlkids), Sounds All Around, and Lights Day and Night (Owlkids), Walking for Water: How One Boy Stood Up for Gender Equality (Kids Can), the Puppy Collection series (Scholastic), and Off to Class (Owlkids). Her books have received multiple nominations for awards, including the Forest of Reading awards, the TD Children's Literature Awards, and the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Literature. Susan is a freelance story coach and editor who works with writers, both novice and experienced, providing critiques and developmental edits, and guiding them in their writing practice. She also works with educational publishers to develop student books; and she writes commissioned stories and articles for many clients.