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children's book author
A New York Times &
New York Public Library
Best Illustrated Book of 2022


 
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About
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about stephen

I grew up a few miles from Disneyland in Southern California, and then grew up a lot more when I moved to New York City out of college. 

I'm a literary agent who's been representing authors and illustrators for over fifteen years at an agency called Writers House. I live in Brooklyn with my wife, son, and daughter, and I've only ever looked good in one hat, which I lost.

The Upside Down Hat is my first book.

My Books

THE UPSIDE DOWN HAT

illustrated by Gracey Zhang

IF THIS WERE THE WORLD

illustrated by A.G. Ford

(coming Spring 2026)

SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK

illustrated by Steve Teare

(coming Summer 2026)

My Books
IN THE PRESS

"In 'The Upside Down Hat,' a lullingly spare story with exquisite, Bemelmans-like illustrations by Gracey Zhang, a hat becomes a little boy's entire support system...With contrails of 'The Little Prince” and magic-carpet colors, even adults will be transported."

The New York Times

Press
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Stay tuned : )

Stephen is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at

Heirloom Literary / elena@heirloomliterary.com

He is cartoonishly excited to visit schools and libraries (virtually or in-person) and would love to hear from you at 

stephencbarr (at) gmail (dot) com. 

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