Barbara Vance is an American author and illustrator best known for her children's book Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain.
Career
editVance's first book, Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain, is a Moonbeam Children's Book Award-winner, a Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist, and twice a finalist for the Texas Library Association's Bluebonnet Award.[1][2][3][4] First published by Copperplate in 2010, it is a collection of 124 humorous and whimsical poems, and over 100 illustrations, which garnered attention for its relatable themes and playful tone.[5][6] Vance's work is often compared to that of classic children's poets such as Shel Silverstein, blending light-hearted verse with imaginative illustrations.[7][8][9] Wholesalers for the book include Baker & Taylor Books, Follet Schools Solutions and Brodart.[10]
Education
editIn addition to her work as an author, Vance holds degrees in English from Southern Methodist University and a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at Dallas, where she later taught.[11][12] She has been involved in educational and literary communities, promoting literacy and creative expression among young readers. Vance continues to write and illustrate, contributing to the literary and educational fields.[13]
Books
edit- Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain, Copperplate Publishing, 2010.
- Merry Christmas Snert, Copperplate Publishing, 2010.
Links
editReferences
edit- ^ "2011 Winners". moonbeamawards.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Winners". www.indiebookawards.com. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Suzie Bitner was Afraid of the Drain". 2021-09-17. Archived from the original on 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "About the Book | Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Poetry for Kids: Suzie Bitner was afraid of the Drain | Mommy Blog | Celebrity Moms | Parenting Tweens | Moms of Tweens | Inspiring Moms | Mom Writers Network | Parenting Kids". 2016-04-07. Archived from the original on 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "UTD student publishes children's book | Advocate Magazine". 2010-05-22. Archived from the original on 2010-05-22. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ comments, Betsy Bird 5 (2010-07-20). "Review of the Day: Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain by Barbara R. Vance". A Fuse #8 Production. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Suzie Bitner was Afraid of the Drain". The Pioneer Woman. 2012-03-30. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Not Just Child's Play - News Center | The University of Texas at Dallas". news.utdallas.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Copperplate Publishing". Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Mott, Britt (2011). "Plano West Alumna Published Chidren's Poetry Book: Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain". Plano Profile. April.
- ^ Melton, Jessica (November 1, 2010). "Storytelling with "Suzie"". The Mercury: 9.
- ^ "Book Review: Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain | Art&Seek | Arts, Music, Culture for North Texas". 2016-08-18. Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2024-10-02.