I’m Overwhelmed

Authors work in solitary, and when we hear from readers, their words have tremendous impact. So, I want to share an email I received from Lynda-Marie Trifilette, an educator in Canada with a degree in Psychology and a Post Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science.

Hello Sue,

Wow. Not what I expected.  I like to read a book without any hints of what to expect besides the basic story. … Read more »

How a Ten-Year-Old Caregiver Inspired Pinkie’s Turnabout

 

How a 10-Year-Old in a Caregiving Role Inspired Pinkie’s Turnabout (Guest Post by Sue Lloyd-Davies, author of Pinkie’s Turnabout)

When my mother was in her mid-80s, she surprised us by deciding to come live with our family.

We had offered many times over the years, but she had built a full life in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She had lived there for more than forty years, surrounded by close friends, quilting and craft clubs, an active church community — and even a boyfriend.… Read more »

The Art of Caregiving – Public Radio Interview

Hosted by Dr. Joe Sirven

The art of caregiving | WJCT News 89.9

Click to listen.

Nearly 1.4 million children in the United States help care for family members, navigating responsibilities and emotions far beyond their years. A new book brings young caregivers into focus by telling the story of an 11-year-old girl who looks after her great-grandmother with dementia. Inspired by the author’s own experience caring for her mother, Pinkie’s Turnabout explores how children who step into caregiving roles are often unrecognized by the busy adults around them leading to feelings of guilt and isolation.… Read more »

Children Are Often Unrecognized Caregivers

Here’s a link to an article about supporting children who help with caregiving. Just like Pinkie.

Children are Often Unrecognized Caregivers for Relatives, Kid’s Book Author Shares on How We Can Support Them

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Kite Tales – SCBWI Interview with Sue Lloyd-Davies

I’m excited to share with you my interview with Suzy Zemel featured in SCBWI’s Kite Tales – January/February edition.

“Suzy Zemel had an opportunity to chat with author Sue Lloyd-Davies about her debut middle grade novel, Pinkie’s Turnabout. In the October 30 issue of Publisher’s Weekly, Pinkie’s Turnabout received a starred review. “Lloyd-Davies confronts the hardships of caring for a loved one with dementia in this brutally tender debut.”… Read more »

Publishers Weekly – STARRED REVIEW for Pinkie’s Turnabout!

I’m stunned and thrilled to report that Pinkie’s Turnabout has earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly, dubbing the book a “brutally tender debut” and a “surprise-packed narrative…of complicated relationships and hard-earned life lessons against Jack’s delightfully snarky quips.”

“A starred review from Publishers Weekly indicates that a book is of outstanding quality and is considered a book of distinction.”  Yay, Pinkie!… Read more »