Susan Lubner writes for children and is the author of three picture books (Abrams Books for Young Readers) and two middle grade novels, Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl (Running Press Kids/Hachette Books) FALL 2018 and The Upside of Ordinary (Holiday House). Her work has been published in Spider Magazine and Highlights for Children. Susan has two grown daughters and lives in Massachusetts with her husband and a very spoiled dog who loves books so much he tries to eat them when no one's looking. Follow Susan on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/apyvlnk MIDDLE GRADE NOVELS: Lizzy and the Good Luck Girl (Running Press Kids/Hachette Books FALL 2018) The Upside of Ordinary (Holiday House 2012) “…pie-in-the-face comedy…believably depicted…Jermaine neatly captures her living-in-the-moment, no-holds-barred attitude. This debut novel offers an amusing lesson on the downside of reality television…” KIRKUS REVIEWS After her success as Pinocchio in the school play, 11-year-old Jermaine Davidson is determined to become famous in this breezy debut novel...Although readers will see Jermaine’s troubles coming long before she does, the lessons will not be lost. Most effectively, her uncle’s disappearance and the circumstances around it mirror the family’s disappointment—and eventual acceptance—of Jermaine’s mistakes. — Angela Leeper BOOKLIST “In an easygoing story about following one's dreams and appreciating what one has, debut novelist Lubner balances well-staged comedy with Jermaine's thoughtful musings on her family's eccentricities…” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “Young readers will relate to Jermaine's authentic voice, her innocence and determination, her attempts to understand the adults in her life, her love/hate relationship with her sister, and her sharp sense of humor.” —Melissa G. Sweet on Books /ABC7 NEW YORK “A strong character arc…a strong supporting cast…Susan Lubner has created a tremendous ensemble.” —Michael Gettel-Gilmartin, PROJECT MIDDLE GRADE MAYHEM “…funny and…touching tale…” —Pamela H. Sacks, WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE Picture Books: A Horse's Tale: A Colonial Williamsburg Adventure Abrams 2008 (Illustrated by Margie Moore) Ruthie Bon Bair: Do Not Go to Bed with Wringing Wet Hair Abrams 2006 (Illusrated by Bruce Whatley) Noises at Night Abrams 2005 (co author Beth Raisner Glass; Illustrated by Bruce Whatley)