Barbara Vance
About
Barbara Vance is an American author and illustrator best known for her children's book Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain. The book is a Moonbeam Children's Book Award-winner, a Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist, and twice a finalist for the Texas Library Association's Bluebonnet Award. First published by Copperplate in 2010, it is a collection of 124 humorous and whimsical poems, and over 100 illustrations, which garnered attention for its relatable themes and playful tone. Vance's work is often compared to that of classic children's poets such as Shel Silverstein blending light-hearted verse with imaginative illustrations. Wholesalers for the book include Baker & Taylor Books, Follet Schools Solutions and Brodart.
