Barbara Vance
Barbara Vance is an American author and illustrator best known for her children's book Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain.
Career
[edit]Vance'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
[edit]In 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
[edit]References
[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.
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