Susie Wilde-CV
Teacher, Writer, Reviewer, Presenter,
Consultant, Children’s Book Specialist
4011 Waldenbrook Court
Greensboro, NC 27407
(919) 357-3474
email: susiewilde@bellsouth.net
Professional Teaching Experience:
Fall 2021 Directing Book Up at Jackson Middle School, sponsored by the National Book Foundation
Fall 2020 Virtual writing classes for adult children’s book writers present
Fall 2019 Book Creation of Lenna’s Gift with Mariposas, a group to encourage involvement Latina students and their families
Winter 2018 Writer-in-Residence Scott’s Ridge Elementary School in Apex, NC
Fall 2016 Writer-in-Residence Aulander Elementary School, Bertie County, grant from North Carolina Arts Council
Winter 2016 Full-school professional development and modeling at Aulander Elementary School, Bertie County, grant from North Carolina Arts Council
Winter 2015 Guest Lecturer at Elon University, Elon, NC
Fall 2014 Full-school professional development and classroom modeling at Stoneville, Elementary School, Rockingham County, NC
Fall 2014 10 session residency at Underwood Elementary, Raleigh, NC
Fall 2013 Whole school professional development and modeling, South Toe River Elementary School, Yancey County
2013 Guest lecturer for education students at Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA
2012-3 Rural, low wealth residencies in Warrenton, Wilkes and Yancey Counties, funded by North Carolina Arts Council
2012 “Pictures and Words: Writing and Illustrating for children,” a two-week workshop for teachers and artists at Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC; self-publication of Passage: & Its Making, a class resource about creating picture books.
2012 Series of five teacher trainings at Bogue Sound Elementary School centered on boys’reading and higher order thinking, sponsored by UNC Chapel Hill’s First Schools
2011 “What Can a Small Bird Be?” a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and teen writers/illustrators from across NC, sponsored by NC Department of Public Instruction and the NC Museum of Art
2004-2011 Story Quilt collaborations with Peg Gignoux in Yancey, Wake, Dare, Orange, Alamance, Durham, Guilford counties
2009 Luncheon Speaker at Eastern Carolina University, “Books Your Students Will Devour”
2009 Children’s Literature Training Seminar for Preschool Teachers for DOPA (Durham Orange Preschool Association)
2007 Collaboration with Washington Gallery, Welsh artist, Heloise Godfrey and Llandough Primary School’s Language and Speech Unit, South Wales, Great Britain
2007 “Pangeo’s Story Project”, Mary Scroggs Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NCAn arts-based collaboration of music, song, story, art, and creative movement
2006 Collaboration with Washington Gallery, Welsh artist, Heloise Godfrey and 5th-6th grade students at Radnor Road Primary in Cardiff, Wales, Great Britain
2005 Designed and co-led “Heroes” reading-writing program for at-risk 5th graders at Estes Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC
2005 Visiting Artist at Elon University for Winter Term course, funded by James H. McEwan Visual Arts Fund.
2005 to 2022 Introductory classes in how to write children’s books for the Artscenter, Carrboro, NC
2005 Leader Teacher and Project Developer for ArtsTeach Professional Development, Charlotte, NC
2004 Keynote address at Eastern Carolina University “No Teacher Left Untested: Bringing Meaning to Literacy Instruction”
2004-2013 CEU Workshop Leader for Meredith College in Raleigh, NC
2002-2008 Guest lecturer, Duke University, Durham, NC
2000-present Leader of Professional Development Seminars
1990-present Presenter for parents, families & teachers on the uses of children’s books & writing.
1990-2001 Visiting artist/ performer offering writing residencies and educational presentation about writing to children K-6
1998 National Presenter at YMCA Childcare Conference, Chicago, IL
1988-1989 Coordinator, Santa Barbara County Year of the Young Reader
1987-present Children’s book and audio reviewer (see publishing credits below)
Publishing Credits (Articles):
Spring, 2008 “Tell Me a Patch: An Artistic Story Quilt Collaboration” an article published in
Children & Libraries
Winter, 2007 “Rediscovering Wonder in Wales” an article published in Teaching Artist Journal
2006-present Reviewer for Audio File Magazine
2006-2007 Audio Columnist, Chapel Hill Herald, Chapel Hill, NC
2004-2021 Writer/Reviewer for NoveList, on-line review data base
1999-2019 Monthly column on children’s books, Raleigh News & Observer
1997-2006 Monthly column on children’s books/ audio books, Herald Sun, Durham,
1993-2003 Commentator, WUNC radio, reviewing children’s books for this NPR affiliate
1993-2001 Children’s book reviewer, Triangle’s The Independent
1997-2001 Monthly column on children’s books, The Chapel Hill News
1995-2001 Monthly commentary columnist for The Chapel Hill News
1995-1998 Children’s book review columnist, Learning Magazine, a national bimonthly magazine for
teachers
1994-1997 Contributor, Children’s Book Review, a quarterly magazine devoted to children’s books
1994-2000 Contributor to Children’s Literature Newsletter
1991-1995 Monthly children’s book reviewer and interviewer, BookPage
1988-1997 Contributing Editor for Baby Talk Magazine
1987-1993 Publication in Santa Barbara News-Press, Peninsula Parent, Chicago Parent, Family Journal, Carolina Parent, Kids Toronto, and Twins Magazine
Publishing Credits (Books):
Fall 2020 Lenna’s Gift, a book collaboration between For Kids By Kids and Mariposas
Fall 2016 Planting Hope, a book collaboration by kids for kids, illustrated by Peg Gignoux for PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)
Summer 2016 Transplanting Traditions, a book collaboration by kids for kids, aided writing of this book photographed and illustrated by Karen students in Chapel Hill, NC
Spring 2012 Passage & Its Making, a co-written book on how to write a children’s book
Summer 2011 What Can a Small Bird Be?, a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and teen
writers/illustrators from across NC
Summer Tell Me a Patch Story Quilt a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and the patrons of
2006 Hemphill Library in Greensboro, NC
1998 Contributor to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers (New Press, 1997), a large and comprehensive look at issues by experts from around the country, edited by Daphne Muse
1997 Write-a-Thon!, an educational resource for teachers wanting to organize a two day writing marathon (Heinemann, 1997)
1988 Extraordinary Chester, a picture book published by Red Hen Press.
Education:
2018 Three-part course Gratitude Training
2007 Three-day workshop with Creative Capital
2005 Three-day intensive training for Teaching Artists with Eric Booth
1998 Three-day training with the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
1977 Education Credentials, California (Multiple Subject, Learning Handicapped, Reading Specialist)
1975-1976 M.Ed. in Education, Tulane University
1974-1975 Education Credentials, Louisiana (Multiple Subject, Early Childhood, Learning Disabled)
1974 B.A. in English, Tulane University
Honors and Awards:
2007 Cardiff Accredited ArtsMark Partner Award awarded by Cardiff Creative Arts Support Team
2005 Selected for Southern Artistry, an invitation only directory of touring artists organized by the Southern Arts Federation
2003 Participant in Telly Finalist Documentary “Worth It? You Bet!”, a short video on early reading
1999 Finalist, 24-Hour Novel Writing Contest, Raleigh, NC
1996-present Listed in NC State Artist Touring Directory
1996-present Recipient of nine Grant Awards from the North Carolina Arts Council
1981,1985 Winner of Santa Barbara Writer’s Conference Award for Best Juvenile Writer.
1989 Benjamin Franklin Award finalist, Extraordinary Chester
Professional Memberships:
1996-2010 Member Child-lit, listserv devoted to children’s books
1995-2010 International Reading Association
1992-present North Carolina’s Writers Network
1987-2010 Association of Booksellers for Children
1982-present Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
1993-1995 Board Member SCBWI: Carolinas
Professional Experience:
2011
“What Can a Small Bird Be?”, a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and teen writers/illustrators from across NC, sponsored by NC Department of Public Instruction and the NC Museum of Art
2011
“A Spikey Story” A Story Quilt Collaboration with Peg Gignoux and Burnsville Elementary School in Burnsville, NC
2010
“Woody’s Miracle” A Story Quilt Collaboration with Peg Gignoux and Underwood Elementary School staff and students in Raleigh, NC
2009
“A Cat’s Tale” A Story Quilt Collaboration with Peg Gignoux and patrons of Kill Devil Hills Library, Kill Devil Hills, NC
2009
“Welcome Feather” A Story Quilt Collaboration with Peg Gignoux and Elon University Story Magic Students for Newcomers School in Greensboro, NC
2009
Luncheon Speaker at Eastern Carolina University, “Books Your Students Will Devour”
2009
Children’s Literature Training Seminar for Preschool Teachers for DOPA
(Durham Orange Preschool Association)
2008 – 2009
“Searchin’ Urchin”, Carrboro Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC
A tri-lingual Story Quilt in English, Spanish, and Burmese to represent this diverse school.
2007
Collaboration with Washington Gallery, Welsh artist, Heloise Godfrey and Llandough
Primary School’s Language and Speech Unit, South Wales, Great Britain
2007
“Pangeo’s Story Project”, Mary Scroggs Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC
An arts-based collaboration of music, song, story, art, and creative movement
2006
Collaboration with Washington Gallery, Welsh artist, Heloise Godfrey and 5th-6th grade students at Radnor Road Primary in Cardiff, Wales, Great Britain
2006
Collaborative writing with eighteen after school students at Haw River Elementary School – Wrote a story for a Story Quilt illustrated by Elon University Students
2006
“Tell Me a Patch Story Quilt” with textile artist Peg Gignoux and families at Hemphill Public Library in Greensboro, NC
2005
Designed and co-led “Heroes” reading-writing program for at-risk 5th graders at Estes Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC
2005
Visiting Artist at Elon University for Winter Term course funded by James H. McEwan Visual Arts Fund.
2005
“We Need Books Too!” – Story Quilt with textile artist Peg Gignoux, McGirt-Horton Public Library in Greensboro, NC
2005
Leader Teacher and Project Developer for ArtsTeach’s 2005 Professional Development Charlotte, NC
2004
“Art is for Dragons” – Whole School Story Quilt with textile artist Peg Gignoux, Douglas Elementary School, Raleigh, NC
2004
Keynote address at Eastern Carolina University “No Teacher Left Untested: Bringing Meaning to Literacy Instruction”
2004 – present
CEU Workshop Leader for Meredith College in Raleigh, NC
2003 – 2005
Development of On-the-Job Whole School Teacher Workshops designed to meet NC Reading Methods CEUs
2003
“Blink!” – Bilingual Story quilt developed with textile artist Peg Gignoux and 18 sixth graders, Kestrel Heights Charter School, Durham, NC
2002
Visiting artist coaching adults in writing, Penland Crafts School, NC
2002 – 2008
Guest lecturer, Duke University, Durham, NC
2000 – present
Leader of Professional Development Seminars
1990 – present
Presenter for parents, families & teachers on the uses of children’s books & writing.
1990 – 2001
Visiting artist/ performer offering writing residencies and educational presentation about writing to children K-6
1998
National Presenter at YMCA Childcare Conference, Chicago, IL
1988 – 1989
Coordinator, Santa Barbara County Year of the Young Reader
1987 – 1990
Bookseller / Owner of Once Upon a Lap (Children’s book sales, consulting and lectures)
1987 – present
Children’s book and audio reviewer (see publishing credits below)
Publishing Credits (Articles):
Spring, 2008 “Tell Me a Patch: An Artistic Story Quilt Collaboration” an article published in
Children & Libraries
Winter, 2007 “Rediscovering Wonder in Wales” an article published in Teaching Artist Journal
2006-present Reviewer for Audio File Magazine
2006-2007 Audio Columnist, Chapel Hill Herald, Chapel Hill, NC
2004-2021 Writer/Reviewer for NoveList, on-line review data base
1999-2019 Monthly column on children’s books, Raleigh News & Observer
1997-2006 Monthly column on children’s books/ audio books, Herald Sun, Durham,
1993-2003 Commentator, WUNC radio, reviewing children’s books for this NPR affiliate
1993-2001 Children’s book reviewer, Triangle’s The Independent
1997-2001 Monthly column on children’s books, The Chapel Hill News
1995-2001 Monthly commentary columnist for The Chapel Hill News
1995-1998 Children’s book review columnist, Learning Magazine, a national bimonthly magazine for
teachers
1994-1997 Contributor, Children’s Book Review, a quarterly magazine devoted to children’s books
1994-2000 Contributor to Children’s Literature Newsletter
1991-1995 Monthly children’s book reviewer and interviewer, BookPage
1988-1997 Contributing Editor for Baby Talk Magazine
1987-1993 Publication in Santa Barbara News-Press, Peninsula Parent, Chicago Parent, Family Journal, Carolina Parent, Kids Toronto, and Twins Magazine
Publishing Credits (Books):
Fall 2020 Lenna’s Gift, a book collaboration between For Kids By Kids and Mariposas
Fall 2016 Planting Hope, a book collaboration by kids for kids, illustrated by Peg Gignoux for PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)
Summer 2016 Transplanting Traditions, a book collaboration by kids for kids, aided writing of this book photographed and illustrated by Karen students in Chapel Hill, NC
Spring 2012 Passage & Its Making, a co-written book on how to write a children’s book
Summer 2011 What Can a Small Bird Be?, a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and teen writers/illustrators from across NC
Summer Tell Me a Patch Story Quilt a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and the patrons
2006 Hemphill Library in Greensboro, NC
1998 Contributor to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers (New Press, 1997), a large and comprehensive look at issues by experts from around the country, edited by Daphne Muse
1997 Write-a-Thon!, an educational resource for teachers wanting to organize a two day writing marathon (Heinemann, 1997)
1988 Extraordinary Chester, a picture book published by Red Hen Press.
Education:
2018 Three-part course Gratitude Training
2007 Three-day workshop with Creative Capital
2005 Three-day intensive training for Teaching Artists with Eric Booth
1998 Three-day training with the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
1977 Education Credentials, California (Multiple Subject, Learning Handicapped, Reading Specialist)
1975-1976 M.Ed. in Education, Tulane University
1974-1975 Education Credentials, Louisiana (Multiple Subject, Early Childhood, Learning Disabled)
1974 B.A. in English, Tulane University
Honors and Awards:
2007 Cardiff Accredited ArtsMark Partner Award awarded by Cardiff Creative Arts Support Team
2005 Selected for Southern Artistry, an invitation only directory of touring artists organized by the Southern Arts Federation
2003 Participant in Telly Finalist Documentary “Worth It? You Bet!”, a short video on early reading
1999 Finalist, 24-Hour Novel Writing Contest, Raleigh, NC
1996-present Listed in NC State Artist Touring Directory
1996-present Recipient of nine Grant Awards from the North Carolina Arts Council
1981,1985 Winner of Santa Barbara Writer’s Conference Award for Best Juvenile Writer.
1989 Benjamin Franklin Award finalist, Extraordinary Chester
Professional Memberships:
1996-2010 Member Child-lit, listserv devoted to children’s books
1995-2010 International Reading Association
1992-present North Carolina’s Writers Network
1987-2010 Association of Booksellers for Children
1982-present Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
1993-1995 Board Member SCBWI: Carolinas
