2 Quotes & Sayings By Susan Mcclellan
Born in Philadelphia, Susan McClellan is the author of three works of fiction. She holds a degree in English from the University of Washington and a PhD from the University of Washington in creative writing. Her short stories have appeared in the national publications The Journal of Southern Religion, The New England Review, and Southwest Review. McClellan's memoir-novel, "The Good Girl," was a finalist in the 2009 PEN Center USA Literary Award for First Fiction
The book was a Book Sense Pick and was selected as one of The Chicago Tribune's Best Books of 2009. McClellan's young adult novel, "The Hiding Place," is about three girls who run away to escape an abusive father and his alcoholic wife. It has been named a Notable Book by ALA Booklist and an Illinois Reads selection.
McClellan's young adult novel for teens, "Broke," is about two teenagers who become friends while trying to survive in their poor neighborhood. It was selected as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and won the 2009 Barnes & Noble Discover Award for Best Book for Young Adults.