Stephanie Lupo Henson 📕
@stepha_henson
Award Winning PB, MG, Verse, Lyrical, Poetry. No School, My Rules! @tielmourpress, Tall as the Sun @WatchfulWizardP, @scbwi Rep:Katie Monson, @LitAgentKatieM
Had to update my graphic with the latest award for "No School, My Rules!" - Story Monsters Approved Winner in two categories!
Hi Editors who may be online - I have 2 SEL picture books on sub & 1 lyrical info fiction about seagulls at the beach. Also have an Italian culture PB that focuses on food, family, & faith. Finally, have a Lower YA & Upper MG in Verse that is Contemporary coming of age.
I fell off the wagon and just had 5 chocolate chip cookies. Sometimes it’s necessary, or at least that’s what I’m telling myself.
feeling embarrassed by your past self is actually a good thing bc it shows that you’ve evolved to know/do better than younger you would have done. Reframe that feeling of embarrassment as pride in your growth as a person, and give your past self empathy for not being there yet 🫶🏻
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I am a writer who hasn’t really written anything new in a while. Feel guilty. I just can’t find my groove. Any tips?
I know Summer is super slow in the Publishing world and Fridays are often a day off for everyone, but I could really go for some news . . . good news to be specific! Happy Friday to all. May your dreams come true today.
I’ve had a lot of crappy stuff happen to me in my youth & I know I’ve made mistakes dealing with it. I write to heal from that trauma. Poetry/Verse especially helps give those feelings a place to go. I want tweens/teens to know their experiences are valid and they’re not alone.
Just 50 year old me who is researching various kid lit writing classes, reading picture book mentor texts, and who just registered for the Girl Power Hour conference coming this Fall. Not giving up. Will do what it takes to work hard and make my stories the best they can be.
I grew up with The Cosby Show. My 18 year old daughter watches The Resident. We are both shocked and saddened today. His talent crossed generations. #RIP
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo on The Cosby Show, has died at age 54. From Emmy-nominated actor to Grammy-nominated poet, he gave us decades of art, truth, and talent. His voice, on screen and in verse, will be deeply missed. Rest in power. 🕊️
It’s true. Teen love is very much real. I have two coming of age verse novels on sub (Upper MG & Lower YA) that focus on this. Tweens/Teens want more romance in books without being too spicy. Editors- Please reach out with interest.
KYLE SCHWARBER JUST HIT A FREAKIN GRAND SLAM UNBELIEVABLE!!!! PAY HIM NOWWWWW
Posting again. Would love opportunities to promote “No School, My Rules!” for Back to School Season.
Author/Book Bloggers- if you are working on any upcoming “Back to School” posts, please consider featuring “No School, My Rules!” I’d be happy to do interviews. A lyrical tale about school refusal, empowering kids & the value of education. Please reach out. Thanks!
Hi! For the new followers- thank you! I’m Steph, author of Picture Books: “No School, My Rules!” and the upcoming “Tall as the Sun” (2026). I’m on sub with two MG/YA verse novels, lyrical PBs, SEL PBs, and a lyrical info fiction PB. I write for kids who need to be seen!
Well, that settles it. I’m definitely going to register for a writing webinar and a conference that I’ve had my eye on. Both are something I really want to do so I’m listening to myself! Thanks for all of the encouragement. I know what im capable of. Needed to be reminded!
Did you know that birds like hawks are trained to deter seagull activity at area beaches such as in Ocean City, NJ? I wrote a Lyrical Info Fiction PB about it and it’s on sub! Editors, please reach out!
