Susie Rich was raised in Cincinnati, OH, and has spent her career working in the social work/homelessness prevention field. Several years ago, she began to pursue her passion for writing. She has published a series of children's books known for featuring diverse characters and protagonists of color, including The Whale, the Ocean, the Duck, and the Pond (2018), DUANE: Don't Underestimate Any Natural Elements (2017), I Don't Care What You Wear as Long as It's Clean (2015), Too Much Hopscotch (2014), and How My Daddy Taught Me to Dance (2014). She has also written a number of short stories and is currently working on a novel. She resides near Boston, MA, with her husband, Douglas.