Jan Peck

Jan Peck writes books that make kids giggle, wiggle, and shout, “Read it again!” She’s the author of Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea, Pirate Treasure Hunt!, The Giant Carrot, and the new fan-favorite Robot Won’t Say I’m Sorry!

Her stories have popped up in Highlights for Children, Boys’ Life, Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul, and other places where kids (and grownups) love to laugh and learn. When she’s not writing, she’s gardening, dreaming up silly plots, and chatting with kids on Zoom—usually with a giant carrot nearby.

Jan is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and served as Regional Advisor for the North Central/Northeast Texas chapter. She’s also a former freelance editor for Boys’ Life magazine. Her writing has earned recognition from respected judges including Bruce Degan (The Magic School Bus), George Stanley (The Scaredy-Cat Series), and Betsy Haynes (Bone Chillers).

Her published books include:

* Giant Peach Yodel! (Pelican Publishing Company 2012)

* The Green Mother Goose (Sterling Publishing Company 2012)

* Way out West on My Little Pony (Pelican Publishing Company 2010).

* Pirate Treasure Hunt! (Pelican Publishing Company 2008).

* Way Far Away on a Wild Safari

(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers).

* Way Up High in a Tall Green Tree

(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers).

* Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea

(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers).

* The Giant Carrot (Dial Books for Young Readers).

* The Ballerina Princess, The First Christmas, and The Time Travelers (About You! Books).

* “The Perfect Dog” in the best-selling anthology:

Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul.

* Also stories and articles in Highlights for Children, Boys’ Life, Humpty Dumpty, and Turtle magazines.

* Short stories in the anthologies Distant Lights and The Neighborhood Nine, published by Boyds Mills Press.

Jan is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the past Regional Advisor for the North Central/ Northeast Texas Chapter, and a past freelance editor for Boys' Life magazine. Jan has won awards for her writing, judged by Bruce Degan (of the Magic School Bus series), George Stanley (of the Scaredy-Cat series), and Betsy Haynes (of the Fabulous Five series and Bone Chillers series and TV show).

She is in big demand for her dynamic zoom presentations, featuring her books and getting the kids excited about reading. She gives one of the most interactive, encouraging, inspiring school programs ever seen or heard!