Susan Goldman Rubin

Short Biography

Susan Goldman Rubin grew up in the Bronx and dreamed of becoming an artist. She illustrated her first three picture books but then turned to writing nonfiction, mainly about art, and is the author of more than 45 books for young people. Her titles include Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter, a 2007 ALA Notable, The Yellow House: Vincent van Gogh & Paul Gauguin Side by Side, a Booklist 2002 CCBC Choice, and Edward Hopper: Painter of Light and Shadow, described by Booklist as "a beautifully designed biography" with "eloquent commentary."Susan has also explored Judaica themes. Some of her titles are Haym Salomon: American Patriot, Fireflies in the Dark: The Story of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and the Children of Terezin, a Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book, and The Cat With the Yellow Star: Coming of Age in Terezin, a 2007 ALA Notable and a Bank Street Best Children¹s Book of the Year, coauthored with Ela Weissberger, a survivor of Terezin and the Holocaust. Most recently Susan has created board books based on fine art for very young children. Her titles include Counting with Wayne Thiebaud, Andy Warhol¹s Colors, and due out in May 2008 Matisse: Dance With Joy. Her newest book for older readers is Delicious: The Life & Art of Wayne Thiebaud, and forthcoming in fall 2008 is Whaam! The Art & Life of Roy Lichtenstein.Susan lives in Malibu, California, and has been an instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers¹ Program for 20 years. She is also on the permanent faculty of the Pacific Northwest Children¹s Book Conference held each summer and sponsored by Portland State University.