I help you find the information you need, with detailed historical and contemporary research for authors, publishers and businesses. 

I guide authors on figuring out the next steps in their publication journey. 

I organize, sort and catalog personal libraries.

I consult with and advise bookstores and libraries.

Susan Kusel is an experienced librarian and professional researcher. She has 20 years of experience working in public libraries, special libraries and bookstores as a librarian and book buyer. She absolutely loves to research.

She is a children's book expert and book reviewer. She has served on the Caldecott Medal selection committee and many other award committees. She holds a master's degree in library science from the University of Maryland.

She was the recipient of the 2023 American Library Association Equality Award and was named as a Library Journal Mover & Shaker.  

She won the Sydney Taylor Book Award for her debut picture book, The Passover Guest, illustrated by Sean Rubin, published by Neal Porter Books/Holiday House.

Find out more about her books on her author website: SusanKusel.com