Suzanne Canale

Suzie Hearl Canale grew up in Andover, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Salem State College. She began writing as a children's book author after a twenty five year career in the wholesale floral industry in Boston where she was inspired by flowers named after child friendly foods. She developed the concept of "The Beantown Tales" which are series of books geared towards educating children to make positive changes within the key concerns of our society. Suzie is the recent recipient of the Green Difference Award for Green Book of 2011 by the Massachusetts Green Schools Organization as well as Honorable Mentions in the 2011 New England Book Festival ("The Land of Chocolate Cosmos"), the 2012 New York Book Festival ("The Candy Roses of Cape Care") and the 2012 Hollywood Book Festival ("The Popcorn Hydrangea of Poppingtom"). The author has also penned the recent ebook release, "Walking Down the Cobblestone Aisles of Boston" which reveals helpful tips for brides-to-be within New England wedding planning.

As she continues her career by writing books, articles and blogs for online websites, magazines and local businesses, she is also busily raising her two sons and volunteering for the Mass Bay American Red Cross chapter as a member of the Disaster Relief division.