Jan Romero Stevens

Background

Jan Romero Stevens was born on September 8, 1953, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States.

Education

Jan Romero Stevens received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1974 from Northern Arizona University.

Career

The start of Jan Romero Stevens’s career can be counted from 1979 when she joined the staff of the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper as a feature editor. Later, she taught journalism at her alma mater, Northern Arizona University.

Stevens published his first book from the Carlos series, ‘Carlos and the Squash Plant’ in 1993. It was followed by another four books of funny tales about Carlos’s adventures.

Achievements

• Jan Romero Stevens is an accomplished author whose talent for writing was marked by such awards like Aging Media Award from Arizona Governor’s Council and Managing Editor Award from the Associated Press agency.

Works

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  • Twelve Lizards Leaping

    (This Southwestern version of the familiar Christmas song ...)

    1999
  • Carlos and the Squash Plant

    (Set in northern New Mexico, young Carlos refuses to take ...)

    1993
  • Carlos and the Carnival

    (Carlos ignores his father's advice about being careful ho...)

    1999
  • Carlos and the Cornfield

    (In this delightful sequel to Carlos and the Squash Plant,...)

    1995
  • Carlos And the Skunk

    (Carlos tries to impress a girl and gets sprayed by a skunk.)

    1997
  • Carlos Digs to China

    (Carlos tries to dig to China to sample Chinese food.)

    2001

Views

Quotations: "The purpose of my books is to introduce children to another culture. In the ‘Carlos’ series, readers are presented with the Hispanic culture in northern New Mexico where I grew up. It is so important for children to appreciate their similarities as well as their unique differences that blend to make up each magnificent child of God."

Membership

Jan Romero Stevens was a member of the board of directors of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy.

Personality

Jan Romero Stevens played the flute in a local orchestra. She is described by those who knew her as a warm person with a sense of humor and love for the Southwest.

Quotes from others about the person

• "She was so warm and friendly. Jan was very enjoyable to work with." Jeanne Arnold, Utah artist and illustrator of Stevens's books
  
  "I think her stories really are compelling. They contain the basic elements that any great story has: idea, organization, and a strong voice." Fred Salazar, S. Beaver Elementary School teacher

Connections

Jan Romero Stevens married Frederick Stevens, an alumni director, on August 10, 1974. The family produced two children, named Jacob and Paul.

Wife:

Frederick Stevens

Son:

Jacob Stevens

Son:

Paul Stevens

colleague:

Jeanne Arnold

colleague:

Fred Salazar