Stephani Stilwell is an illustrator and designer based out of BK.
Cake vs. Pie is the punny story of two friends in the ultimate food fight to become the most prized dessert of all. Published by Clarion Books, coming June 2023.
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“A sweet story with an important message that goes down easily.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Clever wordplay and detailed illustrations keep this animated tale moving along at a fast pace to delight readers with a scrumptious tale of friendship.”
— School Library Journal
“The nonstop punning, Stilwell (A Pizza My Heart) renders an amusingly dizzying parade of bright, big-eyed anthropomorphic snacks cracking wise that play into a light friendship story about resolving conflict.”
— Publisher’s Weekly
“The satisfying product of this creative pairing should appeal to readers who gobble up books by Laurie Keller and Jory John. A sweet and pun-filled story like this can be tough to beat for storytimes and read-alouds.”
— Booklist
“The mixture of pun-filled text and speech bubbles, sprinkles of delightful descriptions, and curvy line work showcase a variety of each desserts’ best qualities and will have readers’ stomachs rumbling . . . A surprising twist encourages readers to come to the table and overcome salty debates with sweeter friendships.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books