Stephanie Vance is a teacher, writer, literacy volunteer and stay-at-home mom for her two young sons. She started writing stories and poems as a young girl growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan, and finds inspiration through the natural world, her family, and her community. Stephanie’s experiences have shaped her identity as a writer and have acquainted her with firsthand knowledge of picture books that are suitable for young readers. A Walk in Wascana is her first book.