Sue Ann Alderson facts for kids

Sue Ann Alderson, born on September 11, 1940, in New York City, is an American author. She writes many books especially for children. Her stories often share important messages and ideas.

Sue Ann Alderson studied English at Ohio State University. She earned her first degree there in 1962. Later, she continued her studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She received a master's degree in English literature in 1967.

After finishing her education, Alderson moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada. She began teaching at Simon Fraser University. She also became a professor in the Creative Writing Department at the University of British Columbia. She helped many students learn how to write their own stories.

What Sue Ann Alderson Writes About

Sue Ann Alderson writes books for kids of all ages. Her stories cover many different types of adventures. She often includes special themes in her writing.

Some of these themes are:

• Helping children feel strong and capable.
• Showing the fun of animals and nature.
• Highlighting the joy of working together on projects.
• Celebrating how important it is to be yourself and use your imagination.

Her books are known for being positive and inspiring young readers.

Awards and Recognitions

Sue Ann Alderson's books have been recognized with several awards. These awards show how much her writing is appreciated.

She was a finalist for the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize multiple times:

• In 1991, for her book Chapter One.
• In 1993, for her book Sure as Strawberries.
• In 1994, for her book A Ride for Martha.

Her book Chapter One was also nominated for the Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award in 1993. In 2008, The Eco Diary of Karin Singer was a finalist for the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction. This award recognizes great non-fiction books for kids in Canada.