Joanne M. Stepaniak | |
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_with_husband_at_Vegan_Wedding_at_NAVS_Summerfest.jpg) Michael and Joanne Stepaniak at Vegan Wedding at NAVS Summerfest in Johnstown PA | |
| Born | Joanne M. Abrams (1954-01-07)January 7, 1954 (age 71) |
| Occupation | Nutritionist, Author, Editor |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Subject | Food |
| Literary movement | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Notable awards | Vegetarian Hall of Fame (June 2008) |
| Spouse | Michael Stepaniak |
| Relatives | Dr. Peggy L. Abrams, Nancy Aronson |
Joanne "Jo"M. Stepaniak (born January 7, 1954)[1] is an American writer specializing inveganism and nutrition.[2] She is the author of several books on the subject, includingThe Vegan Sourcebook (1998).[3][4]
Stepaniak's parents were Edna Abrams Greenberg and Herbert S. Abrams of Pennsylvania and has two sisters.[5] She became avegetarian as a child. After her marriage she became a vegan for ethical reasons.[6] She describes herself as a "kale-aholic" as she enjoys eatingkale andcollard greens.[6] For over 31 years she has been Supervising Editor atBook Publishing Company inSummertown, Tennessee.[7]
She was elected to the Vegetarian Hall of Fame in June 2008 inJohnstown, Pennsylvania, at the 34thAnnual Vegetarian Summerfest of theNorth American Vegetarian Society.[8]
Stepaniak and her husband Michael live inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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