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Stephanie Owens
@stephanieowens.bsky.social
🇨🇦Canadian kidlit author/Photographer/Healthcare professional
Represented by Sharon Belcastro
https://stephaniemcowens.wordpress.com/
✨Here’s my #agentguide to my picture book Milo’s Mighty Roar!🦕🎒

Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation.

✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕
October 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My agent, Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency, has recently stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation for my picture books that are full of humor, heart, and imagination.
✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚
October 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
✨Excited to share the #pb's I’ve written!

🐐BENNIE & CHANCE🐴

✅Friendship
✅Acceptance
✅Personal growth
✅Puns!

THE QUIET BOY'S MIGHTY ROAR 😶

✅Self-expression
✅Navigating feelings
✅Nonverbal communication

Editors, @amandalitagent.bsky.social has all the details if you’d like to see more!
August 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS

Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?

A hilarious #pb story for kids 4-8 that gently shows youngsters the ropes of friendship, acceptance & personal growth!

#questpit #OS #AG #pb
August 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🐐BENNIE AND CHANCE🐴

Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?🍎

If any #editors are looking for a hilarious and heartwarming #pb that comps GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS, my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social has the details!☎️
August 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
🎒THE QUIET BOY'S MIGHTY ROAR 🦖

With uplifting themes of self-expression, acceptance, and finding connection without needing to say a word, this story offers a tender message of hope for any child learning to navigate their feelings and find their inner voice 💛

#BluePit #Pluepit📖 #OS #PB
July 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A special thank to @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social for connecting me with picture book author Melanie wick Singer!

Love your #TAKE5 interviews and fabulous giveaways!

#kidlit #writingcommunity
July 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Look what arrived 📪!

MARTINA’S MUY BAD DAY

Thank you, Melanie Wick Singer, for sending me your delightful #PB, beautifully illustrated by Natalia Jiménez Osorio.

Full of ❤️& humor, I truly enjoyed reading it from start to finish. Your book will certainly turn any frown upside down!
July 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
HOORAY! 🤩

🍓Our strawberry stand is up & running!🍓

Of course, I HAD to write a wholesome #pb about these delightful berries. With themes of #familybonding & #creativity this story is perfectly sweet for young gardeners! 👨‍🌾 👩‍🌾

#Writingcommunity #kidlit #strawberry #authors
June 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Horses have been part of my life since I could walk, & now they’re part of my writing too! 🐎

I’ve written a #nonfiction #pb about BURMESE, the RCMP mare gifted to Queen Elizabeth II👑 in 1969.

✨A special tribute for readers who ❤️ #horses & #history!

#publishers #WritingCommunity
June 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
👋 #editors #publishers!
Looking for a #pb with themes of self-expression, acceptance, & finding connection without needing to say a word?
⬇️This story offers a tender message of hope for any child learning to navigate their feelings & find their inner voice.
📞 @amandalitagent.bsky.social for more!
June 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes—OH YES! 🍓

Every summer, my boys and I run a cute little garden stand at the end of our driveway.🍅🌱
It’s a fun way to connect with our community & sneak in a mini lesson on entrepreneurship!

This sweet tradition inspired one of my current #PB WIP! 💚
May 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🌱It's #EarthDay!🌎💚

How will you celebrate?

If you are wondering, I'm on the far right ☺️🗻

stephaniemcowens.wordpress.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Happy #EarthDay! 🌎💚

One of my fave #pb's that celebrates our beautiful planet is The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth by Chris Burkard, illustrated by David McClellan.

What’s your go-to picture book for honoring the Earth?

#EarthDay2025 #Writingcommunity #Kidlit #Authors
April 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happy #EarthDay!

There’s something truly magical about stepping outside & uncovering nature’s tiny wonders. From vibrant blooms to curious critters, every moment spent exploring brings new surprises. Nature never fails to spark curiosity & excitement!

⬇️Below are some of my 📸
April 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As the weather warms up, I’m getting more and more excited to dig into the garden! 🌱

☀️ Who else is ready to plant some magic and watch it grow?

Below are a few snapshots of my garden fun 📸

Hope you enjoy, and feel free to share your own garden pics!

#Gardening
April 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Hello #WritingCommunity! 🌞
Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, & I’m beyond excited to be writing a #nonfiction #PB about a remarkable Canadian mare! ✨Her story is one of heart & history🇨🇦🐴
Exciting times ahead as it will soon be ready for sub!
March 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#editors,
Looking for a ❤️warming #PB that reassures shy & anxious kids in new social settings? THE QUIET BOY’S MIGHTY ROAR celebrates self-expression, acceptance & connection beyond words—offering hope to kids finding their voice.
For more info contact my agent
@amandalitagent.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hello #WritingCommunity!
I'm a dedicated healthcare professional by day & a passionate #PB writer by night. My stories range from delightfully silly tales that bring laughter to heartfelt narratives that tug at your emotions.
Rep: By @amandalitagent.bsky.social agent at @belcastroagency.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I can’t get enough of these PB's on my shelf—they’re the kind I could read over & over again! With captivating storytelling & stunning illustrations, they never fail to inspire me. What are some of your all-time favourite picture books? #PictureBooks #kidlit #WritingCommunity
January 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy #NationalBirdDay! 🐦
When I’m not busy writing picture books, I'm often outside snapping pictures of my feathered friends📸
✨What’s your favorite bird, or do you have one that always makes an appearance in your yard? Share your feathered favorites below!🪶 #birds
January 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I’m having a blast designing my new author website (launching soon!) & digging through old photos to add to the gallery! Check out this childhood throwback of me and my Welsh pony, Mic Mac. What’s a favorite memory from your childhood that still makes you smile? #WritingCommunity
January 4, 2025 at 4:11 AM