Suzanne Fisher Staples

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Suzanne Fisher Staples is an American writer of children's books.

Early life and education[edit]

Born in Philadelphia, Staples grew up in northeastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. She had three siblings, a sister and two brothers.

Suzanne attended Lakeland High School in Jermyn, Pennsylvania and graduated from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Career[edit]

Staples was a news reporter and editor at United Press International, working from many locations in the U.S. and Asia, including Pakistan.[1]

Books[edit]

  • 1989: Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind – A story about a girl living in Pakistan who struggles with tradition. ISBN 0-394-84815-2
  • 1993: Haveli – A sequel to Shabanu, the girl's struggle continues as she must cope with the jealousy and spite of her husband's other wives.
  • 1996: Dangerous Skies – Two children struggle to hold their friendship together.
  • 2000: Shiva's Fire – A girl in India learns to use her magic wisely.
  • 2003: The Green Dog – A warm story about the author's childhood.
  • 2005: Under the Persimmon Tree – An Afghan refugee and an American teacher are brought together.
  • 2008: The House of Djinn – a sequel to Shabanu and Haveli, taking place ten years after the events in Haveli.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

External links[edit]