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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. 

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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.

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The Upside Down Hat is my first book.

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My Books

THE UPSIDE DOWN HAT

illustrated by Gracey Zhang

IF THIS WERE THE WORLD

illustrated by A.G. Ford

(coming Spring 2026)

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SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK

illustrated by Steve Teare

(coming Summer 2026)

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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
Events

EVENTS

Stay tuned : )

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Stephen is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at

Heirloom Literary / elena@heirloomliterary.com

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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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