Stacey Schuett

Books by This Illustrator

Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club

Illustrated by: Stacey Schuett
Age Level: 6-9

When a very young Alex loses a chess game to "moldy old" Uncle Hooya, he stops playing. But when Alex is injured playing football in the third grade, he joins the chess club where he faces Uncle Hooya's nephew — and his own fears. Alex's story is told in free verse to capture both his worry and joy.

Fat Chance Thanksgiving

Illustrated by: Stacey Schuett
Age Level: 6-9

Carla's book about the first Thanksgiving survives the fire that destroys her apartment. When she and her mother move in to their new building, Carla is determined to bring the residents together in a Thanksgiving no one will ever forget.

Liberty's Voice: The Story of Emma Lazarus

Illustrated by: Stacey Schuett
Age Level: 6-9

Emma Lazarus, a prolific and skilled poet, only once wrote a poem on request. It is the one for which she is best known: the poem is mounted on the base of the Statue of Liberty. Emma's story is sprinkled with her writing, complemented by expressive illustrations.

Out of this World: Poems & Facts about Space

Illustrated by: Stacey Schuett
Age Level: 6-9

Poems combine with information and evocative illustrations to create a sense of wonder about space and space-related topics. Beginning with a countdown ("T-minus:/10/9/8…./Spaceship soaring!") and concluding with a child wondering about "My Place" in the universe, this intriguing collection is sure to delight readers.