Books by Stella Pevsner

Stella Pevsner writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–16, exploring themes of love & family, family & siblings, self-confidence & identity.

Standalone Books

And You Give Me a Pain, Elaine

Stella Pevsner

For families navigating the complexities of sibling relationships, this story explores the frustrations and unexpected b

Ages 10–14

Cute is a Four-letter Word

Stella Pevsner

Clara lands the popular boy and a spot on the pom-pom squad, only to realize that being popular isn't as fulfilling as s

Ages 10–14

Lindsay, Lindsay, Fly Away Home

Stella Pevsner

After spending her life in India, teen Lindsay struggles to adapt to her new home in America and find where she truly be

Ages 4–11

Me, My Goat & My Sister's Wedding

Stella Pevsner

Doug and his friends are hiding a pet goat, but this high-spirited animal has a knack for appearing in the most unexpect

Ages 7–11

Sister of the Quints

Stella Pevsner

For the child navigating sudden, overwhelming family changes, this story explores the chaotic, funny, and heartwarming a

Ages 10–14

How Could You Do It, Diane?

Stella Pevsner

For families grappling with profound loss and the unspoken pain of suicide, this book explores a sister's quest for unde

Ages 12–15

The Night the Whole Class Slept Over

Stella Pevsner

Eleven-year-old Dan, whose artist parents move frequently, fears losing his new friends. A class sleepover, unexpectedly

Ages 4–11

I'm Emma: I'm a Quint

Stella Pevsner

Emma, a thirteen-year-old quintuplet, strives to find her individuality amidst her siblings. She explores acting, naviga

Ages 9–13

Jon, Flora, and the Odd-eyed Cat

Stella Pevsner

For a teenager navigating health challenges and the disorientation of a new home, this story explores finding connection

Ages 12–16

Would My Fortune Cookie Lie?

Stella Pevsner

For a child grappling with big, uncertain family changes and a sense of being watched, this story explores anxieties wit

Ages 12–14

Sing for Your Father, Su Phan

Stella Pevsner, Fay Tang

Follow Su Phan, a young girl in a North Vietnamese village, as her family's life is irrevocably altered by the Vietnam W

Ages 7–11

Is Everyone Moonburned But Me?

Stella Pevsner

Hannah, a middle child, feels starved for attention as she navigates life between her mother's and father's homes. She's

Ages 7–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

9 books

Ages 12–18

7 books

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