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  1. Photo of Stephanie Seales with her dog

    Stephanie Seales '09MA has touched many aspects of publishing throughout her career, and is using her understanding of the industry in her works as an author , career coach, book reviewer, and authenticity reader. What led you to study children's...

  2. Photo of Megan Litwin

    In her new book Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night , author Megan Litwin '02MA captures the enchantment of winter. She spoke with us about her interest in children's literature and her experience at Simmons. Tell us about your new book and...

  3. Evelyn Bernard '20

    Recent graduate Evelyn Bernard shares her experience teaching at a Montessori school, which introduces students to an ethical worldview at a young age. Tell us about the kind of work that you do. I am a lead Children's House teacher...

  4. Main College Building cupola with fall leaves

    This October, Elissa Gershowitz '00MA was officially named Editor in Chief of The Horn Book, Inc. , publisher of a review journal of children's and young adult literature. We caught up with her about her role at the Horn Book...

  5. Jo Knowles

    Adjunct Jo Knowles ’92 ’95MA shares news about her latest book, and reflects on the rise in book challenges aimed at her work for young readers.

  6. Alum Georgia Harper ’22 sitting on Simmons corner sign

    Georgia Harper '22, who recently completed a double major in French and Francophone Studies and Political Science , will soon begin a fellowship known as the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). This competitive program recruits French-speaking Americans to work...

  7. Susan Rich '93MA

    Little, Brown Editor Susan Rich '93MA will be presenting with illustrator Michaela Goade at the Summer Institute in Children's Literature in July 2022. What led you to Simmons? I wasn't really enjoying my political science major at McGill University in...

  8. Kelsey Ford ’22MS

    Kelsey Ford '22MS is the creator of Bookish in the 'Burgh, Pittsburgh's Teen Book Festival, as well as the creator and adult advisor of the Bridges & Books Podcast and PA Reads YA, both projects created alongside teen leaders in...

  9. Why did you decide to attend Simmons? The idea of a woman-centered education was appealing to me, as I had attended an all-girl’s school in the Washington D.C. area since the fourth grade. I had family members who had attended...

  10. Bianca Valerio with City of Pasadena monument

    As an artist and elected official, Bianca Valerio takes a creative approach to her community's problems. We spoke with Valerio about her journey into local politics and her hope to redefine what young women in her community are capable of.