Welcome!

I’m 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.

Check out this gorgeous cover for my next book (out May 18)! Cover art by the talented Kristen Uroda.

Big cities are known for their impressive architecture and bustling activity. But even those with green spaces like parks aren’t particularly known for their wildlife. Chicago is working to change that.

The Wild Mile takes readers behind the scenes as Urban Rivers builds the world’s first floating ecopark to restore people’s connections to their river and invite wildlife back to the city.

Teachers and librarians: Sign your school up for Blueberry Votes! Evanston Public Library is busy selecting winners for the next Blueberry Award, and they want students to be part of the selection process.

K-1 students will get to vote on their favorite book from five selections (including When Beavers Move In!). There is also a preschool category with three other titles. Learn more here.

As a follow-up from the Bark! Fest panel, Marc Beckoff interviewed me about Detective Dogs and how these dedicated companions play such an important role in conservation.

Check it out on his Animal Emotions blog at Psychology Today.

I had the pleasure of being on a panel about incredible animals with Dr. Marc Beckoff, animal ethologist and good friend of the late, great Jane Goodall. We talked about animal emotions, their incredible abilities, and why we should stay hopeful about our planet’s future (and take steps to move that future in the right direction).

My first starred review! “While sympathizing with the humans who find beavers to be “pesky,” this engaging and effective book focuses on Indigenous solutions that benefit the ecosystem. … Each double-page spread features three to five short, clear sentences, making this a good choice for new readers or for reading with younger children. Donovan’s digital art amps up the adorable factor without being at all cutesy.”