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Erin Frankel
Picture books · Fiction · Nonfiction · Biographies · Poetry · Social-Emotional Learning

Erin Frankel

Award-winning author of picture book biographies and stories that spark hope, empathy, and wonder.

K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesHabla español · Presents in Spanish✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA
Local zone
30 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
8
🌐 Website

About Erin

Erin Frankel is an award-winning author who loves telling stories of empathy and wonder. Her highly acclaimed picture book biographies include A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen, Mary Oliver, Holding on to Wonder, and Piece by Piece: How Stephen Sondheim Made Musical Puzzles Come Alive. She is also the author of the popular bullying prevention Weird! series trilogy and Remembering Barkley. Erin enjoys visiting schools to talk with students about reading, writing, and kindness.

Books

A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen
A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen
Penguin Random House, 2024
Mary Oliver, Holding on to Wonder
Mary Oliver, Holding on to Wonder
Astra/Calkins Creek, 2025
Piece by Piece: How Stephen Sondheim Made Musical Puzzles Come Alive
Piece by Piece: How Stephen Sondheim Made Musical Puzzles Come Alive
Astra/Calkins Creek, 2026
Weird!
Weird!
Free Spirit Publishing, 2012
Dare!
Dare!
Free Spirit Publishing, 2012
Tough!
Tough!
Free Spirit Publishing, 2012
Remembering Barkley
Remembering Barkley
Albert Whitman & Company, 2020
Un Plato de Esperanza
Un Plato de Esperanza
Penguin Random House, 2024

Visit formats

📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 30 mi of Pittsburgh, PA. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.
💻
Virtual
Virtual visit
✓ No travel — connect from anywhere. Often the most budget-friendly option.

What a visit includes

Visit length, format, and what's included vary from author to author. See Erin's website for formats and details.

Pricing & availability

Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.

✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools
Grade levelsK–2, 3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 30 mi
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
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