Career
Santucci is most widely known as a children"s book author and traveling lecturer. Her stories and lectures deal with the struggle of children to adapt to an adult world. Santucci is known for weaving her stories in a straightforward and simple language that is easily accessible to young readers, gently introducing them to the complex subject matter while avoiding oversimplification.
Barbara Santucci was born and raised in Chicago.
As a young adult Santucci was concerned with helping others, first pursuing a career in nursing, then finding her home as a teacher and librarian. As a teacher, Santucci blossomed, enthralled by the imagination and purity exhibited by her students.
lieutenant was during this time period that she developed a love for children"s literature that would later lead to her desire to write. Santucci"s style stresses creativity, borrowing everyday objects to create colorful patterns, heavily inspired by nature.
Santucci is perhaps best known for her literature for children.
The book is a meditative work, exploring the complex nature of relationships and the continuing ability to grow. Loon Summer was followed by Anna"s Corn and Abby"s Chairs, both of which focus on the ability of children to adapt to change.
