John Steptoe Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY USA Author Biography John Steptoe was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 14, 1950. He died in 1989. Steptoe attended the High School of Art & Design in New York and, at age nineteen, his first book, "Stevie," was published. He worked at Harper Junior Books. The author and his wife had a son, Javaka, and a daughter, Bweela. Steptoe is best known for his picture books, often featuring African or African-American characters. "Stevie" was an ALA Notable Book in 1970. "Mother Crocodile" was a 1982 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner. "Story of Jumping Mouse" was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1985. "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" was a Caldecott Honor Book and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner in 1988. Updating Results ...No matching titles were found. Loading...