SUSAN PATTERSON

Susan Solie Patterson is a New York Times bestselling author known for children's books such as Big Words for Little Geniuses and Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses, co-authored with her husband, James Patterson. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was an All-American swimmer and captain of the swim team. Additionally, she co-authored the novel Things I Wish I Told My Mother with Susan DiLallo and James Patterson, drawing from personal experiences, and has a background in advertising as an art director.