Susan Walsh

Author: My books include I READ A BOOK; MERCED A B C 1 2 3; BENNY, THE LIBRARIAN, AND THE DOG THAT NEEDED A HOME; and SALLY'S FRIENDSHIP GARDEN. I collaborated with my brother on RALPH CAN READ. All are available on Amazon.

Business woman: I am a partner in a small consulting business that helps companies with strategic planning, staff development, and community engagement.

Librarian: My career has taken place in public and community college libraries in California. Working as a librarian gives me many opportunities to help people and to continue to learn new things.

Gardener: I garden mostly flowers and succulents. My favorite flowers are roses and iris. My favorite succulents are jade plants.

Storyteller: I love learning and telling stories, creating programs, and teaching storytelling.

Pet owner: I am the happy owner of four rescue dogs and two rescue cats.

Traveler: I have traveled across the United States and had adventures in ten other countries. My most exciting adventure was in Peru.

Photographer: I enjoy taking photos of flowers, places, people, and interesting scenes. I own and use four cameras. My photographs illustrate MERCED A B C 1 2 3.

Literacy Advocate: I am passionate about improving literacy in the California Central Valley. and providing opportunities that encourage children and young people to read.

Sister / Aunt / Friend: My family, including my extended family, and my friends are very important to me. I take time to be with them whenever I can.

Reader: Reading has been a source of joy for me my entire life. I continue to read new authors as well as favorite authors. I belong to book clubs that read fiction and non-fiction.