I grew up in the suburbs of Boston quite happily, reading, writing, playing outside, and swimming with my parents and three younger siblings. When I got a little older, I went to college (Washington and Lee, BA in English and European History), and a little older still, to grad school (The New School, MFA in Writing for Children).Now I split my time between Natick, MA and New York City. I have written three children's books: Love, Aubrey; Eight Keys; and Listening for Lucca.My interests include:Crackers and cheeseSwimming 50 yards with one breathCollecting dishes that don't match, and a few that doWearing a different-colored sock on each footTaking out too many books from the libraryWriting lettersPlanning travels to EuropeReminiscingandWondering how my desk got so cluttered.You can learn more about these problems and other things at:http://www.suzannelafleur.com/.