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Sue Alexander

Birth
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA
Death
3 Jul 2008 (aged 73–74)
West Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
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Beloved wife of Joel Alexander, mother of three, and grandmother of two left behind missing her in this Life -

Gifted children's author of over twenty books, Sue is most known for her award-winning picture books: "Nadia the Willful" and "Behold the Trees." (these books and others still available through amazon.com)

She was the first member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and mentor to many professional and aspiring writers alike.

In her honor, the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators offers an annual "SUE ALEXANDER AWARD" to writers who have produced promising manuscripts.

Sources/Credits: LATimes 07/14/2008 and scbwi.org 07/23/2008
Beloved wife of Joel Alexander, mother of three, and grandmother of two left behind missing her in this Life -

Gifted children's author of over twenty books, Sue is most known for her award-winning picture books: "Nadia the Willful" and "Behold the Trees." (these books and others still available through amazon.com)

She was the first member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and mentor to many professional and aspiring writers alike.

In her honor, the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators offers an annual "SUE ALEXANDER AWARD" to writers who have produced promising manuscripts.

Sources/Credits: LATimes 07/14/2008 and scbwi.org 07/23/2008

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