SUSAN K. HOLT
Author, Speaker, Librarian
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Susan K. Holt


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Hey, thanks for stopping by!

If you love picture books, you've come to the right place! 

I'm Susan K. Holt, and I write stories that celebrate curiosity, imagination, and heart. (Books previously published under Susan K Kralovansky are still my work - you may see both names connected during this transition.)


If you're a teacher or librarian, you'll find activity guides and classroom resources on my Books page. And, if you'd like to learn more about me, please click here.

If you're a writer, I'd love to encourage you on your creative journey. As the author of twenty picture books, I'm happy to share what I've learned on my road to publication. I offer Critiques through Yellow Bird Editors and Writing Coaches.

I love presenting at elementary schools, public libraries, reading and writing conferences, and book festivals. Please contact me for more information about visits, events, and writing.

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Happy reading!
​Susan K. Holt

New Books

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​There Once Was a Cowgirl - coming soon from TCU Press!






















​This lighthearted read-aloud book describes a trip to the animal shelter to find that just-right family pet. Young readers will learn what to consider when choosing a dog and the benefits of rescuing an animal. Sidebars and back matter detail supply lists, dangerous foods, and how to help shelter animals. Read more here...
















In this bilingual flip book, 
Jake and his library book are in a sticky situation in this cumulative tale, an original adaptation of the classic The House That Jack Built. There's the jelly mishap that leads to the hungry rat, whose luck runs out when he's chased by the cat, all before a dog shows up and, well, that's that for the book that Jake borrowed! Will the librarian Jake adores let him have another book? Read more here...

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HOW FIRE ANTS GOT THEIR FIRE: A TEXAS TALE available now! A new tall tale from Pelican Publishing.

Ky-Anne's chili is so lip-smacking good that everyone, right down to the ants, is hankerin' for a taste. Read more here...

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Jake and his library book find themselves in one sticky situation after another. ​Read more here... 


This is the story the librarian reads to the kids to keep them grinning when they say “read it again!” - Kirkus




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I love talking to kids about reading and writing. Find out more here...

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