About Susan:

Susan Koehler is a veteran educator, a lifetime literary enthusiast, and the author of several books for kids and teachers. Dahlia in Bloom, her first novel for young readers was named among the Best Books of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews, and Nobody Kills Uncle Buster and Gets Away With It, a fast-paced contemporary mystery, was the Florida Writers Association 2022 Children's Book of the Year. When she's not reading, writing, or talking about reading and writing, you can find Susan savoring precious moments with her adventurous husband, her five very busy children, and her two adorable grandchildren.

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In January 2023, Susan's two YA books, Cursed and Innocent Blood, were released by Lerner Publishing. Appropriate for ages 11 and up, these paranormal tales are set in Foggy Creek, Texas, where mysterious events have coincided with the appearance of sinkholes.

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Coming soon! Mark your calendars for the release of Charlie's Song, a middle-grade sequel to Dahlia in Bloom. The book launch will be held at Midtown Reader in Tallahassee, Florida, on May 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM. There will be live music and lots of literary fun! Along with the release of the book, the recording of "Charlie's Song," (lyrics by Susan Koehler; music by Heath Fowler; performed by Heath Fowler) will be available!

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About Education:

Susan is also an educational consultant who specializes in the teaching of reading and writing. Over the course of 36 years, she taught all grades from kindergarten through middle school and served as a reading coach and an adjunct professor. She has traveled across the country providing professional development and is the author of four professional books for teachers and five nonfiction books for children. Susan was the 2004 Leon County Teacher of the Year and the 2005 recipient of Florida's Mary Brogan Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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