Author Susan Cassidy discusses ‘Ladybugs and Ellie go Camping’

Published: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM EDT

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Authors Susan Cassidy and Randee Cassidy are educators turned authors, who got the idea for ‘Ladybugs and Ellie go Camping’ while camping with a 6-year-old and discussing outdoor activities.

Book Summary:

Told through the adventures of two cousins camping with their grandparents, this educational activity book engages kids and their grown-ups by teaching them how to create lists, solve problems, and complete fun outdoor activities to make a family camping trip enjoyable and electronics free. They will make memories in their camping journals that will last a lifetime.

For more information, visit Ladybugs and Ellie Go Camping – Maine Authors Publishing.

The book costs $22.95 and is available on Amazon or at Maine Authors Publishing.