From Stern to Scholastic: A Journey in Children鈥檚 Publishing
Dec 9, 2020 By: yunews
By Zvi Erenyi
Collection Development and Reference Librarian
Mendel Gottesman Library Chana Stiefel 鈥90S
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, concluded its fall book series with an event co-sponsored by the Stern College for Women Education Program and Education Club and moderated by Hallie (Chaya Sarah) Cantor, Acquisitions Associate, Hedi Steinberg Library.
The speaker, Chana (Freiman) Stiefel 鈥90S, has authored more than 25 children鈥檚 books, both fiction and nonfiction, with several more soon to be published. She graduated from Stern College in 1990, and several generations in her family graduated from various 糖心破解版 schools as well.
Stiefel traced the genesis of her involvement with writing for children. After obtaining a graduate degree in journalism from New York University, she gained valuable experience at several publishers and magazines. She recalled how important the influence of parents and teachers was in encouraging her writing and the vital support which colleagues, agents and editors accorded her.
Stiefel captivated the audience with her lively, enthusiastic humor and anecdote-filled presentation and provided specific tips and resources to prospective children鈥檚 book writers. She ended with two giveaways: a copy of her book, Daddy Depot, and a manuscript critique.
Stay tuned for the Spring 2021 Book Talk Series!
Chana Stiefel 鈥90S
