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Fecha de nacimiento: 1966-10-22
Género: female
Nacionalidad: USA
País (para mapa): USA
Educación: Vanderbilt University (MS, PhD)
University of Mississippi (BA)
Ocupaciones: young adult writer
psychologist

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Fictional book: Protagonist is taken from a tragic background, has special power en Name that Book (agosto 2015)

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Big Fat Manifesto por Susan Vaught

I found this very typical of a YA novel. Some of the points were predictable, but it did have a fresh spin with the main character being a fat girl. The humor and Jamie's column are two of the things that really make this novel shine. I also love how real statistics and facts are woven into the story.

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BarnesBookshelf | 14 reseñas más. | Jan 29, 2023 |

Me and Sam-Sam Handle the Apocalypse por Susan Vaught

Loved these characters, and the story was great too. This would appeal to kids who like friendship stories, adventure, bullying stories, or mystery. There is a little something for everyone. It's also a great story about a character with a family member in the military. This could be a good read-a-like for many titles - some that come to mind are Fuzzy Mud, anything by Erin Entrada Kelly, or When You Reach Me.

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kamlibrarian | 2 reseñas más. | Dec 23, 2022 |

Together We Grow por Susan Vaught

When a rain storm strongly pelts the barn, the animals inside are scared, and wondering when they will be fed. Outside, in the strong storm, is a mother fox and her babies. Seeking refuge, they try to enter the barn, only to be told "Go Away! We are full today!" Soaked and discouraged, the family has no where to go.

It is a lone little duck who travels out of the barn to dry the tears and calm the fears. That act of courage entices the other animals to come out in the sunshine after the terrible storm, and to listen to the small critter who encourages them to learn and show and that together they grow.

Highlighting the different colors and sizes, again, all are welcome including three babies and the mother fox. "There is room, there is room, there is room for all!"

These beautifully illustrated book ends with others longing for shelter, including a possum with four babies clinging to her back. The barn door is open and all have a space.

This book can be interpreted as a strong message for inclusion, and perhaps the need to accept people of different countries who live in poverty without food or housing. The barn is a symbol for opening space for all to live.… (más)

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Whisper1 | 3 reseñas más. | Oct 17, 2022 |

Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy por Susan Vaught

I love that this book includes a parent with a mental illness and a best friend with cerebral palsy, but in honest, realistic portrayals instead of "token handicapped character" roles.

I thought the answers to the mystery were a bit too obvious, but that may be from years of reading mysteries and watching crime shows.

Note: I received an ARC from the publisher.

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fernandie | 3 reseñas más. | Sep 15, 2022 |

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