About

Susan Montgomery is an author and artist who loves creating picture books and inspiring a love of reading and storytelling in young children. Through her books, Susan shares stories that encourage children to notice, imagine, and enjoy the world around them.

Some of Susan’s books draw inspiration from real places and experiences, while others grow from imagination, observation, and a love of quiet wonder. Whether rooted in true stories or whimsical ideas, her books celebrate kindness, curiosity, and connection.

After learning to play the ukulele during the COVID-19 pandemic, Susan began creating picture books. This marked the beginning of her journey as a children’s book creator. The ukulele remains a recurring and joyful theme in many of her stories.

Susan lives with chronic pain, which has shaped how she approaches her creative life and her days. She appreciates every moment and views each day, even the hard ones, as a gift.

Susan also writes nonfiction books for adults on topics ranging from Christian living to ukulele music books.

When she’s not sketching, painting, or strumming, Susan enjoys visiting her local library and community spaces to share her stories and encourage creativity in others. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Bowling Green State University and lives in Bowling Green, Ohio, with her tuxedo cat, Tracey.