It’s always great fun being the guest writer at Pat Cummings’ Children’s Book Illustration class as she gives her students an in depth, insider’s view of the writing and publishing process.  Pat inspires! “Anybody looking to inspire, motivate and inform students about writing for children should be lucky enough to have Stephanie visit their class….[The

Cheers for Peter Glassman and the terrific staff at Books of Wonder.  Founded in 1980, Books of Wonder is New York City’s largest and oldest children’s bookstore and the city’s leading specialist in children’s literature.  I’ll join them for any event! “Stephanie was kind enough to lead a special story time in our store for

Reading Dinner at the Panda Palace at the Brooke Jackman Read-a-thon. I’m proud to be on the advisory board of the Brooke Jackman Foundation with Jamie Lee Curtis, Alec Baldwin, Katie Davis, Erin Jackman, Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Dr. Gay Su Pinnell and Javaka Steptoe.  The mission of the Foundation is to enhance the literacy and self-esteem

No Water River https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1flOTQ2WSY A generous resource for kids, parents, teachers and writers interested in children’s poetry and picture books. ALA Poetry Blast @ Sylvia Vardell’s “Poetry for Children” Sylvia Vardell’s “Poetry for Children” blog is invaluable for children’s poetry lovers.   Dr. Vardell and poet Janet Wong are the creators of the highly acclaimed Poetry

Celebrity guest star Paula Poundstone reads DINNER AT THE PANDA PALACE to friends in the studio and kids at home.