Joanne Stepaniak

Joanne "Jo" M. Stepaniak (born January 7, 1954)<ref>U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2, accessed 2/2/2025 through Ancestry.com</ref> is an American writer specializing in veganism and nutrition.<ref>"Veganism: It's more than beans", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 27 September 2001.</ref> She is the author of several books on the subject, including The Vegan Sourcebook (1998).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Life

Stepaniak's parents were Edna Abrams Greenberg and Herbert S. Abrams of Pennsylvania and has two sisters.<ref>Obituary for Edna Abrams Greenberg (1927-2020), Joanne Stepaniak's mother</ref> She became a vegetarian as a child. After her marriage she became a vegan for ethical reasons.<ref name="Interview">Template:Cite web</ref> She describes herself as a "kale-aholic" as she enjoys eating kale and collard greens.<ref name="Interview"/> For over 31 years she has been Supervising Editor at Book Publishing Company in Summertown, Tennessee.<ref>LinkedIn profile for Joanne Stepaniak, with current photo</ref>

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.<ref>Inductees, Vegetarian Hall of Fame, North American Vegetarian Society website</ref>

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 (Template:ISBN)
• The Vegan Sourcebook, Lowell House, November 1998 (Template:ISBN). Second edition: McGraw-Hill, October 1, 2000 (Template:ISBN)
• The Saucy Vegetarian: Quick & Healthful No-Cook Sauces & Dressings, Book Publishing Company, January 2000 (Template:ISBN)
• Being Vegan: Living with Conscience, Conviction, and Compassion, Lowell House, 2000 (Template:ISBN)
• Vegan Deli: Wholesome Ethnic Fast Food, Book Publishing Company, 2001 (Template:ISBN)
• Raising Vegetarian Children, McGraw-Hill, September 25, 2002 (Template:ISBN)
• The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook: Delicious Dairy-Free Cheeses and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes, Book Publishing Company, 10 Anv edition, December 2003 (Template:ISBN)
• Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving With Food Allergies and Sensitivities, Healthy Living Publications. August 2004 (Template:ISBN)

External links

• Stepaniak answers questions about veganism Template:Webarchive
• Discussion board Stepaniak moderates Template:Webarchive
• Stepaniak explains the term "vegan" Template:Webarchive
• Stepaniak interview at VegFamily.com