Hi and welcome to my website.  After spending nearly two decades working with pre-school age children, I decided to write "Suppose ." (Tidewater Publishers)  "Suppose" is a rhyming picture book story appropriate for pre-school children through grade two and for anyone else who enjoys setting their imagination free.  The back of the book has two pages available for children to write and draw their own images.

My second rhyming picture book, "A Mitzva For Zelda," introduces children to an array of characters with odd shaped heads.  Zelda, our main character, spends her life knitting kippas (yarmulkes) for them.  Children are introduced to doing mitzvas. (jewish word for doing good deeds)

My third book, in colaboration with my husband, "Chapter Two: The Magic in Baseball," brings generations together through mutual respect and trust. The reader will connect with Jake and feel his sense of pride at accomplishing his goals by means of hard work and determination. Readers will discover that life, like magic, takes surprising turns. Chapter Two demonstrates how a positive attitude and sense of humor can prepare a person for the unexpected.

My fourth book, "Suppose at the Supermarket," the sequel to the 2005 picture book, Suppose, is a rhyming tale filled with humor and adventure. Children and adults will be amazed by the shenanigans of the food-like characters, as they take on a human role. Reading this book to a child will forever change food shopping into an imaginative and fun experience. This is a picture book for all who dare to view the world through the eyes of a child.

My fifth book, "Cloudy Skies Over Miami," will be out in the fall of 2010. It deals with the relationship between a young boy and his grandparents, who happen in live in south Florida. I can't wait!

If you would like to get more information about any of my books click on the link, My Books, at the top of the page.

For each of my books, I am available, (at special times of the year) in New York & South Florida. For grades Pre-K through the second grade, I do an interactive reading/workshop where children are encouraged to become part of the story through the use of props.  Also, for grades three through nine, I give an author talk explaining the process of becoming published.  At the conclusion of this talk, children are encouraged to ask questions.   Email me for more information.

Also, if you have a special needs child and you would like me to volunteer to help with a fundraiser email me at swigden@yahoo.com.

	I am proud to be afiliated with "America Writes for Kids" whose goal is to promote literacy and creativity by introducing young readers, parents, teachers, and librarians to the work of "real, live" children's authors. Visit their website at http://usawrites4kids.drury.edu/ for more information.

Recently, I wrote a magazine article for more.com titled,"Cultivating An Attitude of Gratitude - for our children's sake." I hope that adults everywhere realize the vital role they play in the lives of children. http://www.more.com/4879/9416-hard-times-in-brooklyn. Other articles may be found by doing a search of "Susan Wigden" from http://www.more.com