Caron Levis
Caron Levis (MFA, LMSW) is the author of award-winning and star reviewed picture books, including the Feeling-Friends collection illustrated by Charles Santoso: This Way, Charlie; Feathers Together; Mighty Muddy Us (all Abrams) and Ida, Always (Atheneum), which the New York Times Book Review calls, “an example of children’s books at their best.” Other titles include: Mama’s Shoes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton (Abrams); May I Have A Word? illustrated by Andy Rash (FSG), and Stop That Yawn! Illustrated by LeUyen Pham (Atheneum). Her books have garnered awards and recognitions including the Oklahoma Library Association’s Donna Norvell Book Award, California Young Reader Medal, Wyoming Buckaroos Book Award, the Frostburg University’s Children’s Literature Center Book Award, the Christopher Award, the Sakura Medal, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, Indie Next, and Bank Street Book of Year selections.
Caron is an assistant professor and chair of The New School’s Writing for Children/YA MFA program. As a social worker she has facilitated loss & bereavement groups for kids and parents. She has been an SEL creative-arts educator for over twenty years and loves working with kids, teachers, and caregivers via her author visits and professional development workshops. With a background in acting, children’s theater, special education, and meditation, Caron has worked with students and educators from pre-K through university. You can find her short educational videos at KidLit TV.
Caron was born, raised, and currently lives in New York City while getting into woods and waters as much as she can. She’s curious about the emotional lives of kids and non-human animals. She tries to do awesome things that scare her, like riding in a hot air balloon, handstands, and telling friends when she feels sad.
Represented by Emily Mitchell.