Upcoming Events

  • July 16-19 - SWIRL Keynote & Workshops: Soluciones Conference in Bloomington, IL - Learn more & Sign up
  • October 18 - SCBWI California SF North & East Bay Oktoberfest - Learn more. 
  • November 20-23 - NCTE Annual Convention; Denver, CO - Learn more. 

Past Events

Omega Institute, Arts Week June 29 - July 4, 2025

Adult Class: Crafting Children’s Books: From Concept + Content to Critique + Creation.

"Susan B. Katz taught an outstanding class that far exceeded my expectations! I’m so grateful for the experience!"

"Susan was AMAZING! Her knowledge, teaching style, open-minded communication, the priceless critiques she offered, along with plenty of individualized attention was remarkable! The community Susan created within our class is a bond we will all treasure for a long time to come. The resources and information she shared with us is more than I could ever have imagined! Hoping Susan returns next year!"

“I have so much more confidence in my ability to write children’s books. I was able to quiet the parasitic inner-critic.” -Justine

“Susan created a practical, hands-on experience that is so inspiring and helpful to furthering my journey in writing children’s books.” -Cara

“If you want to write and publish a children’s book, you NEED to take this class! Susan gave individualized attention and freely shared her expertise.” - Liz

“Susan is an oracle of knowledge about children’s books, publishing, and writing. She worked with every one of us to edit our manuscripts and move us forward.” -Sheryl

“After Susan’s course, I actually believe my book dream will come true.” -Christina

“Excellent, singular focus on the craft of book writing for kids! It was inspiring to hear about your devotion to this craft and leave with concrete steps to move this forward as a part of my writing life.” -Josh

“Incredible presenter! Wonderful to have so much personal attention! Using her amazing expertise, knowledge, and experience, Susan had an ability to pull the tone, voice, and dialogue out of the participants that was priceless.” - Christine

January 26, 2024 The Cove School, Corte Madera

"Her assembly was very engaging, students learned a lot and were involved throughout, and she used excellent engagement strategies to pull students who were starting to get off-task back on. I would say this was our best author assembly yet!" - Mr. Tornquist

"It was amazing! Really loved how the meditation station makes the idea of mindfulness concrete for kids. With our site's focus on kindness, I found the Share Your Love story, and the idea of sharing kindness with someone you don’t like, to be very powerful also." - Nicole Sylvester Sandoval

"I loved her management of our classes. Her kind nature, her knowledge and games that she played with the students. Best assembly we have had by an author!" - Mrs. Norenberg

"In my opinion, she has been the best one for our older students. She used call backs, which no one ever does. The books were on their level and she talked about authors that I read in class, like Alan Gratz. My class said they liked this one the best so far, and they are a tough group to please." - Mrs. Torres

“Susan B Katz brought so much energy and fun to our school assembly! We loved the different costume changes and the excitement that she brought! Everyone went away learning something new!” - Kate Kropf (PTO President)

More Past Events

February 10, 2024, Book Passage, Corte Madera

Book event at Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA.
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February 8, 2024, Decatur Classical, Chicago, IL

Author visit to Decatur Classical School in Chicago, IL.
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February 2, 2024, Adkinson School, Ceres, CA

Author Visit to Adkinson Elementary School.
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January 26, 2024 at The Cove School, Corte Madera

Author Visit on January 26, 2024 at The Cove School in Corte Madera, CA.
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April 11, 2023 at Book Passage Corte Madera

Special Event for Kids: Susan B. Katz - Blinker, Blinker, Little Car (Corte Madera Store) Tues., April 11, ...
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April 13, 2023 at Books Inc Campbell

Books Inc. Campbell welcomes author Susan B. Katz as a special guest to the Blue Gorillas storytime to celebrate ...
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May 6, 2023 Bay Area Book Festival

Speaking on May 6, 2023, at the Bay Area Book Festival in Downtown Berkeley. Click here to learn ...
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The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers

Discover the life of Jane Goodall―a story about curiosity, passion, and saving animals Jane Goodall is a celebrated ...
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April 18, 2020

Book Passage, Corte Madera Double launch of THE STORY OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG and THE STORY OF FRIDA ...
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May 17, 2020

May 17, 2020 Facebook Live 1:30-2 PST/4:30-5 EST Virtual Launch for THE STORY OF JANE GOODALL
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March 11, 2020

Warnick Jewish Day School Online School Visit
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February 7, 2020

Stratford School, San Francisco Author Visit
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2018-2019 School Year

115 School Visits to Bay Area Schools
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The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Biography Book for New Readers

Discover the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg―a story about fighting for what’s right Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the ...
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The Story of Frida Kahlo: A Biography Book for New Readers

Discover the life of Frida Kahlo―a story about strength, creativity, and never giving up Frida Kahlo is one ...
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