Joanie Stone

Photo courtesy of the illustrator

About The Author

Joanie Stone lives in the quaint countryside of Virginia where she works illustrating books for children including Secrets of the Sea by Evan Griffith, The World of Emily Windsnap series by Liz Kessler, The Wire Zoo by Natasha Wing, and The Woman Behind the Magic by Brittany Richman. You can find more of her art on Instagram @JoanieStoneArt.

Books by Joanie Stone

The Woman Behind the Magic

How Lillian B. Disney Shaped the Disney Legacy

By Brittany Richman
Illustrated by Joanie Stone
Discover how Lillian Bounds Disney helped shape the Disney legacy as a cartoon artist and innovator in this “insightful and inspiring” (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book biography, perfect for Disney fans everywhere!
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The Wire Zoo

How Elizabeth Berrien Learned to Turn Wire into Amazing Art

By Natasha Wing
Illustrated by Joanie Stone
This inspirational picture book biography tells the story of how neurodivergent artist Elizabeth Berrien created three-dimensional wire sculptures and went on to become the “godmother” of contemporary wire sculpture, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in Pictures.
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