Susan Amerikaner
Susan Amerikaner is an award-winning children's media writer and developer, known for her extensive work with Disney. She has written over 200 books and scripts, featuring characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and the Disney princesses. Amerikaner also created the 'Gifted and Talented Workbooks,' designed to develop thinking skills in young children. Her career began after she transitioned from being an elementary school teacher and advertising copywriter to pursue her passion for writing for children. She joined Disney at the inception of its Disney Channel and has been involved in numerous television projects, including 'Adventures in Wonderland,' for which she won a Writer's Guild of America Award for Outstanding Children's Script. She also received Emmy nominations for her animated episodes of 'The Adventures of Madeline.' Amerikaner takes a visual approach to writing, often storyboarding her books and immersing herself in the characters' worlds.
Awards
["WGA Award for Outstanding Children's Script", "Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children's Script"]
Notable Works
['Game On!', 'Crash, Boom, Roar!', 'Dusty Flies High', "Elsa's Epic Journey (Disney Frozen 2)", "Cars: Francesco's Rematch", 'Super Spies (Disney/Pixar Cars 2)', 'Scaring Lessons (Disney/Pixar Monsters University)', 'Adventures in Wonderland', 'The Adventures of Madeline', 'Gifted and Talented Workbooks']
