Sue Stauffacher, author portrait
© Roger Gilles

Sue Stauffacher

Sue Stauffacher is a children’s book author who writes the Animal Rescue Team series. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Arizona in Tucson. In addition to writing books, Stauffacher has worked as a journalist, book reviewer, and teacher. She lives with her husband, Roger, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Cassidy's Guide to Everyday Etiquette (and Obfuscation)
Tillie the Terrible Swede
Animal Rescue Team: Gator on the Loose!
Animal Rescue Team: Show Time
Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
Animal Rescue Team: Hide and Seek
Animal Rescue Team: Special Delivery!
Harry Sue
Donutheart
Donuthead

Books

Cassidy's Guide to Everyday Etiquette (and Obfuscation)
Tillie the Terrible Swede
Animal Rescue Team: Gator on the Loose!
Animal Rescue Team: Show Time
Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
Animal Rescue Team: Hide and Seek
Animal Rescue Team: Special Delivery!
Harry Sue
Donutheart
Donuthead

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