Mike Stonecypher Children's Fiction Author

A cozy reading nook tucked into the corner of a family living room, featuring a deep-cushioned armchair draped with a soft, knit throw and a small side table stacked with children’s chapter books about courage, friendship, and navigating change, their covers illustrated but text-free. A plush, well-used storytime pillow rests on a textured rug below, beside a wooden crate filled with more fiction books. Warm, indirect lamplight and faint evening light from a nearby window combine to create a gentle, intimate glow, with soft shadows adding depth. Photographic realism, captured from a three-quarter angle at seated eye level, emphasizing comfort and safety. The mood is reassuring and reflective, appealing to concerned parents seeking stories that help children process real-world issues through narrative.

Author Visits

Explore readings, school visits, and workshops designed for teachers, librarians, and caring families.

Upcoming Events

Sept-18-2025

Maple Elementary

Cincinnati,OH

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Sept-22-2025

Lakeside Elementary

Milwaukee,WI

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Sept-26-2025

Forest HillsSchool

Burgettstown,PA

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Sept-20-2025

Riverfront Library

Toronto,ON

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Sept-24-2025

Tinley ParkLibrary

TinleyPark,IL

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Sept-30-2025

Capital CityLibrary

Hartford,CT

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Sept-21-2025

Northside Academy

Midtown,Toronto

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Sept-27-2025

Hershey Storytime

Hershey,PA

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Oct-01-2025

Bangor LiteracyFest

Bangor,ME

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Story sessions that spark real conversations

Each visit blends read-aloud, guided discussion, and simple activities to help children name emotions and practice healthy responses through story.

A small, round classroom table set up for a reading circle, with several open children’s books laid out in a gentle arc, each showing different illustrated scenes of school life, family moments, and solving conflicts, all without text. In the center of the table sits a simple wooden tray containing smooth worry stones, emotion cards with symbolic icons, and a tiny potted plant, suggesting growth and resilience. Overhead fluorescent lights are softened by diffusers, creating an even, classroom-appropriate brightness, while a nearby window adds a touch of natural light. Photographic realism, captured from a standing, slightly elevated angle, ensuring all objects are clearly visible. The atmosphere is structured yet warm, evoking a caring educational environment where stories are tools for teaching life skills.
A low, child-height bookshelf in a modern classroom, filled with neatly arranged, colorful children’s novels that subtly depict scenes of friendship, resilience, and solving problems together, without visible titles. On top of the shelf sits a small, vintage-style reading lamp with a warm glow, illuminating a single open book propped on a wooden stand. Around it are tactile learning objects: a small globe, a sand timer, and a set of emotion-themed story cards illustrated only with expressive faces and simple icons. The lighting is a blend of soft overhead classroom light and the lamp’s warm pool, creating a focused, reflective spot. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly low angle to match a child’s viewpoint, giving a grounded, thoughtful atmosphere that emphasizes learning through storytelling.
A stack of diverse children’s fiction books arranged neatly on a smooth, light birch desk in a cozy reading corner, each cover featuring imaginative scenes like a city at night, a stormy sea, and a peaceful park, all without visible text. Behind the books, a soft fabric notice board displays simple, hand-drawn symbols of emotions and everyday challenges, like a storm cloud, a heart, and a handshake. Natural window light diffuses through sheer curtains, creating a calm, even illumination. Photographic realism with a clean, modern aesthetic, captured at eye level with a moderate depth of field, keeping the entire stack sharp while the background blurs slightly. The atmosphere feels professional yet warm, ideal for teachers and parents searching for meaningful stories for children.