Joanne "Jo" M. Stepaniak (born January 7, 1954)U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2, accessed 2/2/2025 through Ancestry.com is an American writer specializing in veganism and nutrition."Veganism: It's more than beans", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 27 September 2001. She is the author of several books on the subject, including The Vegan Sourcebook (1998).
Life
Stepaniak's parents were Edna Abrams Greenberg and Herbert S. Abrams of Pennsylvania and has two sisters.Obituary for Edna Abrams Greenberg (1927-2020), Joanne Stepaniak's mother She became a vegetarian as a child. After her marriage she became a vegan for ethical reasons. She describes herself as a "kale-aholic" as she enjoys eating kale and collard greens. For over 31 years she has been Supervising Editor at Book Publishing Company in Summertown, Tennessee.LinkedIn profile for Joanne Stepaniak, with current photo
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.Inductees, Vegetarian Hall of Fame, North American Vegetarian Society website
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 () The Vegan Sourcebook, Lowell House, November 1998 (). Second edition: McGraw-Hill, October 1, 2000 () The Saucy Vegetarian: Quick & Healthful No-Cook Sauces & Dressings, Book Publishing Company, January 2000 () Being Vegan: Living with Conscience, Conviction, and Compassion, Lowell House, 2000 () Vegan Deli: Wholesome Ethnic Fast Food, Book Publishing Company, 2001 () Raising Vegetarian Children, McGraw-Hill, September 25, 2002 () The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook: Delicious Dairy-Free Cheeses and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes, Book Publishing Company, 10 Anv edition, December 2003 () Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving With Food Allergies and Sensitivities, Healthy Living Publications. August 2004 ()
References
External links
Stepaniak answers questions about veganism Discussion board Stepaniak moderates Stepaniak explains the term "vegan" Stepaniak interview at VegFamily.com