Welcome!

I’m award-winning children’s author Dr. Alison Pearce Stevens. Thanks for stopping by my site!

My stories connect young readers with the incredible planet we live on, inspire them to protect our natural spaces, and empower them to work toward positive change.

Represented by Alexandra Weiss, Azantian Literary Agency.

It’s here! It’s here! When Beavers Move In is now available in stores. I’m overjoyed by the response this is getting, including selection as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Book.

A huge thank-you to Natasha Donovan for her gorgeous illustrations, Laura Godwin for saying yes when I suggested this book, the Tulalip Tribes for the important work they do, and everyone involved in making this book a reality.

Come join me March 14th at 4:30 pm at Francie & Finch Bookshop in Lincoln, NE to welcome When Beavers Move In to the world!

I’ll read from the book, tell you how it came to be, and answer all your beaver-related question. We’ll investigate some sticks with mysterious tooth marks–and see what might have caused them. And we’ll have some tasty beaver lodge treats to boot!

Can’t make it in person? Order from Francie & Finch to get a signed copy plus some fun swag. Hope to see you there!

Wow! Detective Dogs is included in the Nature Generation’s Green Earth Book Award long list for 2026.

GEBA honors authors and illustrators whose books best convey the importance of environmental stewardship message to children and young adults. Our annual award promotes books that inspire children to grow a deeper appreciation, respect, and responsibility for their natural environment.

Honored to have American Library Association’s Sustainability Roundtable (SustainRT) select Detective Dogs as one of the best sustainability-themed children’s books published in 2025, honorable mention. Check out the other books on the list here!

I am a bit overwhelmed. The National Science Teaching Association and Children’s Book Council not only selected Detective Dogs for their Outstanding Science Trade Book list, but they also included it on their 2026 list of Best STEM Books. I’m over the moon!

I’m so honored to have Detective Dogs included in the list of Outstanding Science Trade Books, a prestigious list put together by the National Science Teaching Association and Children’s Book Council.

Animal Climate Heroes was selected for the 2025 Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year list! I am so honored to have this book recognized in this way. You can learn more here.