author
Stephen Barr
A longtime literary agent turned picture-book author, he brings a playful eye and a feel for language to stories that invite kids to look at the world a little differently. His books mix imagination, warmth, and a quiet sense of wonder.
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About the author
Based on Stephen Barr's author website and festival biography, he grew up near Disneyland in Southern California and later moved to New York City after college. He studied English at UCLA and went on to build a long career in publishing as a literary agent at Writers House, representing authors and illustrators for many years.
Alongside that work, he has written picture books of his own. Confirmed titles include If This Were the World, The Upside Down Hat, and Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek. The Upside Down Hat was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
His background in both writing and publishing helps give his books a polished, inviting feel, but the charm comes from their sense of play. He lives in Brooklyn with his family, according to his author bio.