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Stef Wade

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Stef Wade's dreams came true when she published her first children's book, A PLACE FOR PLUTO in 2018. She continues to live her dream every day writing books and presenting to children all across the country to share learning, love, and laughter.

Stef's other books include THE VERY LAST LEAF, Q & U CALL IT QUITS, MOVING TO MARS and EVERY DAY'S A HOLIDAY. She's the recipient of the 2019 LITA Golden Duck Notable Picture Book Award, honorable mention for the Tofte/Wright Children's Literacy Award and a nominee and runner-up for multiple state book awards.

THE VERY EAGER EVERGREEN and THE FUN GUY release in Fall 2026.

Stef loves to travel with her college sweetheart husband and three historically and literary named boys. They currently reside in ...more

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	A Place for Pluto by Stef Wade (Goodreads Author), Melanie Demmer (Illustrator) 4.31 avg rating — 1,031 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade (Goodreads Author), Jennifer Davison (Illustrations) 3.90 avg rating — 876 ratings — published 2020 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Q and U Call It Quits: A Hilarious ABC Picture Book About Friendship and Learning for Kids (Ages 4-8) by Stef Wade (Goodreads Author), Jorge Martin (Illustrator) 3.92 avg rating — 306 ratings — published 2021	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Moving to Mars: Includes Digital Download by Stef Wade (Goodreads Author), Erin Taylor (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 101 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Every Day's a Holiday: Winnie’s Birthday Countdown by Stef Wade (Goodreads Author), Husna Aghniya (Illustrator) 4.35 avg rating — 78 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Very Eager Evergreen by Stef Wade (Goodreads Author), Erin Taylor (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Every Day's a Holiday: Winnie's Birthday Countdown by Stef Wade (Goodreads Author), Husna Aghniya (Contributor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Wrong Place Wrong Time

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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

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