Author Bio:
Sue Young is a bilingual storyteller, performing singer songwriter, children’s librarian, and Spanish teacher. She has been on a horse a handful of memorable times. Her debut picture book COURAGEOUS COWGIRLS, publishes October 27, 2026 with TCU Press. This nonfiction book features the stories of 12 gutsy gals who ran ranches, rode cattle trails, raced in rodeos, faced down federales, and more.
Sue is a member of the Texas Commission On The Arts Roster. Texas presenters can apply for a grant to bring her to their non profit or government organization. She has brought her bilingual (English/Spanish) programs to thousands of kids at schools, libraries and festivals around Texas and the US. Sue plays in a Folk/American duo called Young & Rusty, with her husband. She is active in SCBWI, and Courage to Create. Sue lives in Austin with her husband, one cat, and lots of guitars.
Contact: For Interviews, Media Coverage, or Bookings, contact sue@sueyoungmusic.com.
New Release! Courageous Cowgirls: Women Who Rode the Trails and Ran Ranches
- by Sue Young, Illustrated by Katie Howerton
- TCU Press, October 27, 2026
- ISBN 9780875659800
- Hardcover
- 42 pages, 8x10"
- Genre: Non Fiction Picture Book
Reviews
“Courageous Cowgirls is an exceptional addition to the canon of the American West. These true tales of grit and strength deserve to be remembered and celebrated.” - Meghan P Browne, author of Indelible Ann: The Larger Than Life Story of Governor Ann Richards
“…a fantastic introduction to real women that don’t make the history books…” - Jeannette Sessions, Cannonball Reads
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