Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags Now Available for Sale

A STEAM-Inspired Journey of Creativity, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship for Young Readers and Aspiring Handbag Designers

I’m so excited to share that Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags is officially available for sale! This book is truly a labor of love, inspired by my own journey in fashion and entrepreneurship—and created for every kid who dreams of building something of their own. Suzanna is a fearless young innovator who turns everyday discoveries into big ideas, learning resilience, creativity, and the power of following your passion along the way. See my story of how Savvy Suzanna came to be.

Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags

If you love Fancy Nancy, Rosie Revere, or Pinkalicious, they’re going to love Suzanna. I hope this story empowers the next generation of young designers, dreamers, and doers—because for Suzanna, it’s truly in the bag!

Welcome to Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags, the start of Suzanna’s triumphant journey as a young handbag designer. Filled with ingenuity, fun, and a touch of STEAM, this story invites children everywhere to follow their passions and work hard to achieve their dreams.

Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags

Suzanna is a fearless young entrepreneur who turns ordinary objects into thriving business ventures. From selling painted shells to opening a backyard salon, her boundless creativity leads to the discovery of her mother’s forgotten handbags—a discovery that inspires Suzanna to create her own DIY handbag business. However, when a public mishap threatens to end her budding career, Suzanna learns a vital lesson. Success isn’t about how you fall but how you pick yourself back up.

Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags

This story of resilience, ingenuity, and fun will inspire children everywhere to chase their dreams and embrace their inner entrepreneur. For Suzanna, it’s truly in the bag!

Praise for Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags

“I wish I had a book like this when I was a little girl. Savvy Suzanna is for every child who is passionate about becoming a handbag designer and starting a business.”— Lulu Guinness OBE, Mother, Grandmother, and British Handbag Icon

“Step into Amazing Adventures in Handbags with Savvy Suzanna, where creativity sparks innovation and resilience fuels success. From crafty beginnings to creating her hero bag, Suzanna’s journey inspires the young entrepreneurial spirit in all of us.”— Rebecca Minkoff, Mother, Designer, and Founder of Rebecca Minkoff

“This story is everything! Little me would have felt so seen—a total must-read for creative kids!”— Jessy Dover, Designer, Chief Creative Officer, and Founder of Dagne Dover

About the Author

Emily Blumenthal, celebrated by the New York Times as the “Handbag Fairy Godmother,” is a renowned figure in the handbag industry. She is the best-selling author, podcast host of Handbag Designer 101 and Substack, and the founder of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards. A professor, mentor, and advocate for kidpreneurship, Emily is dedicated to empowering children of all ages to embrace their inner “Savvy Suzanna.” She resides in New York City’s Lower East Side with her family.

Savvy Suzanna's Amazing Adventures in Handbags is now available for sale on Amazon.com.