“Erin had an extremely special gift for engaging my students in a way that they understood. She communicated in a way that had them smiling and “spoke their language” in terms of culture, social elements, and entertainment. They didn’t want to leave!” — UCM Children’s Literature Festival, 2025

“Erin Stewart is a wonderful and warm author who is interested in sharing pieces of her life in her books. By sharing these pieces she connects with all of her readers: students, teachers, and the public at large. Her presentations are fun, interactive, and share both about her books, life, and the writing process. She is also willing to speak with students individually and share her insights with them. We are so glad we had Mrs. Stewart visit our school and would love to have her back in the future.” — McDonald County High School, 2025

“I hope I can fully articulate how meaningful Erin’s visit was was for our students. The importance of her thoughts transcended any typical author visit due to the themes expressed so honestly and carefully in The Words We Keep. Students felt comfortable opening up and asking some very honest questions because Erin allowed herself to be vulnerable to them, even though a Zoom screen. Our high schools are filled with high octane students who feel that if they let something slip, even for a second, their futures are on the line. It is a LOT of pressure, and seeing an adult who feels that same way sometimes gives them hope and reassurance. I had important conversations with students immediately after Erin’s visit ended, and I know that classroom teachers did as well. Erin has such a gift beyond written words on the page. It meant the world to us!” — Staci Vought, Troy Athens HS, 2023

“After reading the indescribably powerful Scars Like Wings, we were lucky enough to talk to Erin about her writing, inspiration and Marius! She was relatable, fun and sincere and really opened our eyes to how it feels to be different. Thank you!” — Betsy Wasiak, Montgomery Upper MS

“What a pleasure to host Erin for a second time at Dorothy Hamm Middle School. She is truly one of our most favorite authors! She has knack for holding the attention of over 200 eighth graders for an entire hour—that is superpower level!! The Words We Keep is flying off our shelves. The novel is one of my favorite reads from the year and we will continue to share it along with Scars Like Wings with our readers for years to come. We are especially grateful for Erin’s candor and sincerity, both in her presentation and in the novel. We are always preaching: Speak your Truth! In The Words We Keep, Erin has done just that.” — Amy Juengst, Dorothy Hamm MS, 2022

“We absolutely loved hosting Ms. Stewart. Our students enjoyed learning about the writing process, the important benefits that storytelling has on the brain and about the true story that inspired her book, Scars Like Wings. As a speaker, she was engaging and enthusiastic and that encouraged our students to participate and immerse themselves in the conversation. I highly recommend Ms. Stewart!” — Raegan Conlin, St. Albans School, 2022