Suzanne Barton is an author and illlustrator with a background in editing, magazines and scriptwriting.
Suzanne’s picture books include Meeka, My Dad's Weird Beard and My Unicorn Farts Glitter.
Her junior fiction novels include How to Build a Sky Garden, Stepping Stones at Camp Clementine, Delia Bird and the Word Nerds, Mr Fuzzypants: Cyber Safety Star, and the Trixie Riddle series.
To view all her titles, visit Books.
Suzanne also supports book creators and publishers as a professional editor.
Check out her children’s book manuscript assessments and self-paced picture book course.
Manuscript assessments
Get insightful editorial advice to help polish your draft children's book before you submit it to publishers, or pursue self-publishing. This service is open to picture book, chapter book and junior fiction authors.
How to Write a Picture Book Mini Course + Manuscript Assessment
Learn the basics of picture book writing and publishing pathways. This virtual, self-paced course includes downloadable resources and comprehensive editorial feedback.
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