Cooper, Susan. "Newbery Award Acceptance." Horn Book 52 (August 1976): 361-367. In a witty and profound speech, Cooper discusses the writing of The Dark Is Rising series and its historic, thematic, literary, and personal significance.

"Susan Cooper." New York: Atheneum, 1985. Cooper discusses her life and work in this brief autobiography.

McElderry, Margaret K. "Susan Cooper."

HornBook52 (August 1976): 367-372.

Margaret K. McElderry, Susan Cooper's editor and friend, has written a warm, perceptive, and highly readable portrait.