About Steph B. Jones
Let's Get Aquainted
Steph B. Jones is a Black author, a dope educator at high school in Newark, New Jersey! You're likely to find her; crafting up engaging lessons that make her students want to devour literature, doing her daughter's hair, Ubering them around or cheering them on at cheer competitions. If time permits, you can find her buried in a book, perfecting new recipes from Pinterest.
She's a YA lit STAN. One who is not afraid to talk or tweet about young adult books. Whenever she's not giving her unsolicited opinion about a trending topic; she's binge-watching a classic TV show series with her family, napping, reading, or biking on a trail or her Peloton.
Steph B. Jones co-authored book four in THE INVINCIBLE GIRLS series with author, Rachel Alpine. Book 4, QUILTING A LEGACY available wherever books are sold.
Fun Facts About Me:
- A dope t-shirts and jeans is my signature look.
- This may come as a shock but I am actually introvert that masquerades as an extrovert.
- I'm a proud member of the first Black Greek sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
- I teach at one of my former high schools. I went to two high schools. Issa whole story!
- I was sort of a "celebrity" hairstylist. Some of my work has been featured in music videos, TV Shows & hair magazines.
- My first actual client was my bestie, author, Tami Charles who was 1/3 of a singing trio. (I often wonder if I would've remained a hair stylist, would I have gotten a chance to work with the Queen? Queen Bey that is.)
- I'm the self-appointed President of the Bey Hive even though I always miss the Ivy Park drops. As of today, I've only missed two of her world tours. Oh, and Renaissance is life!
- I'm also really into Marvel, Disney, gangsta movies; (like The Sopranos, Power, Snowfall)
- Lastly, IMO Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and vanilla & orange sherbert ice cream are the best treats on earth.
More About Steph B.
Teaching Cred.
Top Books (Right Now)
Top Books (Right Now)
I've been and English teacher for over a decade. In 2021 I was named teacher of the year at my school. I guess that means I can retire now.
I taught middle school before making the move to high school. Working with high schoolers reminded me of who I am and who I've always wanted to be-- an author. Teaching high schoolers has given me th
I've been and English teacher for over a decade. In 2021 I was named teacher of the year at my school. I guess that means I can retire now.
I taught middle school before making the move to high school. Working with high schoolers reminded me of who I am and who I've always wanted to be-- an author. Teaching high schoolers has given me the chance to fall in love with reading again. I joined and then started my own chapter of Project Lit. This book club has introduced myself and my students to life-changing YA.
I write the books I've always wanted to read. And I teach the way I wished some of my English teachers would've taught.
Top Books (Right Now)
Top Books (Right Now)
Top Books (Right Now)
This is so hard! But if I have to pick my top 10 books right now, (ranked in no particular order) I've recently read)
1. House of Marionne by J.Elle
2. Whiteout by Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Dhonielle Clayton, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk & Nicola Yoon
3. Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
4. This is My America by Kim Johnson
5. Th
This is so hard! But if I have to pick my top 10 books right now, (ranked in no particular order) I've recently read)
1. House of Marionne by J.Elle
2. Whiteout by Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Dhonielle Clayton, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk & Nicola Yoon
3. Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
4. This is My America by Kim Johnson
5. The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
6. Muted by Tami Charles
7. Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali
8. Finding Jupiter by Kelis Rowe
9. Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro
10. Required Reading For the Disenfranchised Freshman by Kristen R. Lee
I know as I read this list will surely change. But these are the books I couldn't wait to pass along and talk about.