ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Janet Stevens has been writing and or illustrating books for over 30 years. Her love of reading, art and children have combined to create
the perfect career. Lately her collaboration with her sister, Susan Stevens Crummel have made the experience even more fun.

Their titles include such favorites as Cook- a- Doodle-Doo, The Great Fuzz Frenzy, Help Me, Mr. Mutt and The Little Red Pen. Janet’s books have received numerous honors including, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, ALA Notable books, Children’s Choice awards, Wanda Gag Book Best Read Aloud Award, New York Times Best Seller list and the Caldecott Honor for Tops and Bottoms.

However, her most coveted awards are those voted on by young readers. She has won over 30 state book awards. Janet explains, “ When children read and love my books I feel as if I have done myjob. My greatest compliment is, read it again!”