Joanne Stepaniak

Joanne M. Stepaniak
Michael and Joanne Stepaniak at Vegan Wedding at NAVS Summerfest in Johnstown PA
Born	Joanne M. Abrams (1954-01-07) January 7, 1954 (age 71)
Occupation	Nutritionist, Author, Editor
Nationality	American
Genre	Non-fiction
Subject	Food
Literary movement	Vegan, Vegetarian
Notable awards	Vegetarian Hall of Fame (June 2008)
Spouse	Michael Stepaniak
Relatives	Dr. Peggy L. Abrams, Nancy Aronson

Joanne "Jo" M. Stepaniak (born January 7, 1954) ^[1] is an American writer specializing in veganism and nutrition. ^[2] She is the author of several books on the subject, including The Vegan Sourcebook (1998). ^{[3] [4]}

Life

Stepaniak's parents were Edna Abrams Greenberg and Herbert S. Abrams of Pennsylvania and has two sisters. ^[5] She became a vegetarian as a child. After her marriage she became a vegan for ethical reasons. ^[6] She describes herself as a "kale-aholic" as she enjoys eating kale and collard greens. ^[6] For over 31 years she has been Supervising Editor at Book Publishing Company in Summertown, Tennessee. ^[7]

She was elected to the Vegetarian Hall of Fame in June 2008 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, at the 34th Annual Vegetarian Summerfest of the North American Vegetarian Society. ^[8]

Stepaniak and her husband Michael live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Selected publications

• Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary, Book Publishing Company, 1996 ( ISBN   1570670250)
• The Vegan Sourcebook, Lowell House, November 1998 ( ISBN   1-56565-880-9). Second edition: McGraw-Hill, October 1, 2000 ( ISBN   0-7373-0506-1)
• The Saucy Vegetarian: Quick & Healthful No-Cook Sauces & Dressings, Book Publishing Company, January 2000 ( ISBN   1570670919)
• Being Vegan: Living with Conscience, Conviction, and Compassion, Lowell House, 2000 ( ISBN   0-7373-0323-9)
• Vegan Deli: Wholesome Ethnic Fast Food, Book Publishing Company, 2001 ( ISBN   1-57067-109-5)
• Raising Vegetarian Children, McGraw-Hill, September 25, 2002 ( ISBN   0658021559)
• The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook: Delicious Dairy-Free Cheeses and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes, Book Publishing Company, 10 Anv edition, December 2003 ( ISBN   1570671516)
• Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving With Food Allergies and Sensitivities, Healthy Living Publications. August 2004 ( ISBN   157067163X)

References

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2, accessed 2/2/2025 through Ancestry.com
2. "Veganism: It's more than beans", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 27 September 2001.
3. Sapon, Stanley M. (2011). "Book Reviews: The Vegan Sourcebook". Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
4. "The Vegan Sourcebook". University of North Texas. 2025. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
5. Obituary for Edna Abrams Greenberg (1927-2020), Joanne Stepaniak's mother
6. "Interview with Jo Stepaniak" (PDF). Eugene Veg Education Network. 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 8, 2011.
7. LinkedIn profile for Joanne Stepaniak, with current photo
8. Inductees, Vegetarian Hall of Fame, North American Vegetarian Society website

External links

• Stepaniak answers questions about veganism Archived 2009-04-08 at the Wayback Machine
• Discussion board Stepaniak moderates Archived 2010-01-05 at the Wayback Machine
• Stepaniak explains the term "vegan" Archived 2010-02-02 at the Wayback Machine
• Stepaniak interview at VegFamily.com