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Calmenson, Stephanie

Stephanie Calmenson, a former early childhood teacher and children’s book editor, has written over 100 books for children, including board books, picture books, beginning readers, and early chapter books.

She writes about dogs: MAY I PET YOUR DOG?; DOZENS OF DACHSHUNDS; OODLES OF POODLES AND DOODLES; FRENCHIES HIGH AND LOW. She writes about being kind to one another: DINNER AT THE PANDA PALACE; HOW TO CHEER UP A FRIEND; HOW TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY.

Her books on many subjects have been called “marvelous” (PW), “hilarious” (SLJ), “sweet, funny, and right on the mark” (Booklist).

To learn more, visit: www.stephaniecalmenson.com

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The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival is a 501c3 nonprofit on a mission to connect authors with readers everywhere. We produce one of the largest and most engaging annual children’s book festivals in the United States and support literacy programs countrywide.

Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Chappaqua Train Station
Rain or shine!

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914.263.6768

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