Maureen Stolar Kanefield has enjoyed over thirty years as an educator, passionately dedicated to teaching children of all ability levels, from special needs to gifted. An insatiable learner herself, she has sought ways, inside and outside the box including integrated curriculum instruction (language arts and social studies) and Gardner’s eight intelligences, for awakening children’s natural curiosity and guiding them to learning successes. The underlying purpose of her children’s books is to encourage young readers to recognize and celebrate their unique gifts.

“The Magic of Maxwell and His Tail” (September 2014, Magic Tale Press) is the first book in Maureen’s planned series of inspiring children’s picture books. Maureen is a member of the National Organization of Professional Women, Chicago Women in Publishing and the Society of Children’s Authors and Publishers.

Maureen lives in Chicago, her base for advocating on behalf of children for enhanced educational experiences.