She received her BA from Texas A & M University and her MA from New York University.

Suzanne wanted to be a “riter” since kindergarten, before she was even old enough to spell the word. She is also a contributor to the “On Parenting” blog for The Washington Post. Her other books include Cake Pop Crush, Macarons at Midnight, Hot Cocoa Hearts, and more. Suzanne Nelson is the award- winning author of numerous young adult and middle grade novels, including Serendipity’s Footsteps, a Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Teen Readers and a 2016 CCBC Choice for Young Adult Fiction. Learn more about Suzanne at us as we welcome author Suzanne Nelson to the store on Tuesday, August 16, at 6pm.Īuthor of Cake Pop Crush, Macarons at Midnight, and the upcoming book, Hot Cocoa Hearts! She is also the author of the new young adult book, Serendipity's Footsteps, a Sydney Taylor Honor award-winner and CCBC Choice for Teen Readers. She lives with her family in Ridgefield, Connecticut, where she can also be found experimenting with all kinds of cooking. Can Em embrace the magic of the holidays and find the perfect boy to kiss under the mistletoe?Ībout the Author Suzanne Nelson has written several children's books, including Cake Pop Crush, Macarons at Midnight, Hot Cocoa Hearts, You're Bacon Me Crazy, Donut Go Breaking My Heart, Sundae My Prince Will Come, Shake It Off, Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, and A Tale Magnolious. Soon, a blizzard, a Secret Santa surprise, and a family disagreement throw Em's world upside down. But the more time Em spends with Alex, the more she realizes that she may not be the Grinch she always thought she was. Alex is cute, but he's nothing like Em's real crush - the brooding and artistic Sawyer Kade.

There, Em meets Alejandro Perez, who works at the hot cocoa shop next door and is always full of holiday spirit. Unfortunately, this year, Em is forced to work - as an elf! - at her parents' Santa photo booth at the mall. She's so over the tinsel, the shopping, and all the other trappings of the season. for heartbreak?Emery Mason is not a fan of the holidays. About the Book While working at her parents' Santa photography booth at the mall, Emery meets Alex and begins to question her crush on Sawyer, the moody lead singer of a band.īook Synopsis A charming and delicious tale of first crushes and hot cocoa, perfect for tween readers.

Hot Cocoa Hearts by Suzanne Nelson