Cathy Stefanec Ogren
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Cathy Stefanec Ogren began her writing career scripting plays for her neighborhood friends and persuading parents to come and watch with the promise of Oscar-winning performances.
Graduating with a degree in Elementary Education, Cathy has lived and taught in Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. Before retiring, she was a school librarian who was passionate about introducing new and diverse books to her students. She now resides with her husband in New Hampshire. Along with writing, Cathy enjoys reading to her four grandchildren and engaging them in creative activities and play.
Cathy is a PAL member of SCBWI and several critique groups. She is the author of The Little Red Chair illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. (Sleeping Bear Press, August 2024). Her debut picture book, PEW! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham, was illustrated by Lesley Breen (Sleeping Bear Press, Spring of 2023).
Cathy believes in reading and writing books that children can use as magical tools to feed their curiosity and teach them about the world.