She reported the tragedy. Helped change the law.

And never stopped telling stories that matter.

Suzanne Hobbs, standing against a white wall.

Suzanne Hobbs is a bestselling children's author, former television news anchor, and longtime Safe Haven advocate who has made it her life's mission to protect newborns and ensure mothers in crisis know there is a safe, legal option.

Explore the Books About Suzanne
The cover of The Sleepy Snake. The Sleepy Snake
The cover of The Hungry Snake. The Hungry Snake
Suzanne reading aloud to a class of children sitting on the floor.
Storytime
Suzanne Hobbs holding The Hungry Snake and The Sleepy Snake. Both books
Suzanne with the Governor of Idaho at the Safe Haven law signing. Suzanne designed a law.
Suzanne speaking from a podium in New York.
On stage, New York
Suzanne Hobbs with Oprah Winfrey. The Oprah Winfrey Show
The cover of La serpiente hambrienta, the Spanish edition of The Hungry Snake. The Spanish edition
Suzanne holding Lillie as a newborn in 2003.
Lillie, 2003
Suzanne Hobbs reporting live to camera for Channel 6 in Idaho Falls. Fourteen years on air
Suzanne with her daughter Lillie, grown up. Lillie, now
Suzanne Hobbs on the Mid-Morning Live set in Georgia.
On air, Georgia
A Safe Haven sign going up outside a building in Idaho. The signs going up
The short version

14

years on air as a reporter and anchor in Idaho

1

news story, which became Idaho's Safe Haven Law

100

Named One of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World

Suzanne Hobbs with Oprah Winfrey.
Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show for her Safe Haven story.
Suzanne Hobbs with Dr. Shellie Hipsky, outside the Union Trust Building in Pittsburgh.
With Dr. Shellie Hipsky, who named her One of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World. Pittsburgh, August 2026.

Her story has been told here

Suzanne Hobbs, photographed in the studio in 2026.
In her own words

A news story changed the direction of my life. It led me from reporting on a tragedy, to helping create a law, to becoming a mother, and eventually, an author. I never could have planned any of it. But looking back, every chapter seems connected.

Read the whole story
The books

Two books. One lovable little snake.

Available now
The cover of The Sleepy Snake, showing a smiling green snake coiled in the grass in front of a wooden fence at sunset.

The Sleepy SnakeA Perfect Bedtime Story

The Sleepy Snake is ready for bed and searching for the perfect place to sleep. Along the way he explores cozy possibilities and he tries to find just the right spot to curl up and rest.

Ages 2 to 8

Available now

Buy on Amazon
The cover of The Hungry Snake, showing the snake with wide googly eyes against a green background.

The Hungry Snake

The Hungry Snake sets off in search of the perfect meal, meeting a colorful cast of friendly animals along the way. Each new friend offers something different, turning his adventure into a playful story of discovery, friendship, and finding just what he's been looking for.

Ages 2 to 8

Buy in English Compra en español
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The Hungry Snake, in English and Spanish.
  • "It's so hilarious!"
    Liliana, three
  • "Can you read that to us again?"
    Quinton, six
  • "My favorite part was when his tummy growled, and his googly eyes."
    Kayden, five
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Safe Haven

Safe Haven: Suzanne's Life Mission

The bare feet of a newborn baby, held in an adult's hands.

Every state has a Safe Haven Law that provides a safe and legal option for parents in crisis to surrender an unharmed newborn. Because Safe Haven laws vary from state to state, including where and when a baby may be surrendered, it is important to know the law in your state.

Learn About Safe Haven