Ann McGovern has written 55 books for children. Her classic Stone Soup has been in print since 1967.  A world traveler, she’s been to seven continents and as a scuba diver explored coral reefs from China to the Caribbean.  Her children’s books are available everywhere books are sold and described on www.annmcgovern.com

Ann is a tireless promoter of literacy around the world. The Ann McGovern Reading Room at New York city’s Muhlenberg Library provides an important resource for the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.  She is on the Board of Goddard-Riverside Community Center and is a strong supporter of peace and justice around the world. She was awarded the Laura Parsons Pratt Award for her efforts to improve the status of women and children.  Her poetry workshop conducted for inmates of Bedford Hills prison resulted in the publication of “Voices from Within.”

Over sixty of her poems have appeared in literary journals, including “Confrontation”, “Georgetown Review”, "Nimrod" and “South Carolina Review.”

Ann grew up in New York City, where she lives today. She has four children and three grand grandchildren.