About
Stacy DeKeyser is the author of acclaimed novels for young readers, including The Rhino in Right Field and The Brixen Witch. In addition to “Best Books” lists at the Chicago Public Library and the Bank Street (NY) College of Education, Stacy’s books have been named to award lists in 14 states, statewide Battle of the Books lists in New Mexico and Wisconsin, and on summer reading lists and “One School, One Book” programs across the country. She is a 2025 recipient of an Artist Fellowship from the Connecticut Office of the Arts.
Featured Work
The Rhino in Right Field
It’s 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A boy who loves baseball must get past his hard-working immigrant parents—and the rhino in the outfield—to become a batboy in this funny middle grade novel in the tradition of The Sandlot.
Other Works
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How to Catch a Polar Bear
2023
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One Witch at a Time
2015
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The Brixen Witch
2013
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Jump the Cracks
2008
Awards and Recognition
- Artist Fellowship, Connecticut Office of the Arts, 2025
- Wisconsin Library Association, Outstanding Book for Young Readers, 2024
- Iowa Children's Choice Award List, 2025-26
- Connecticut Book Award nominee, 2018
- Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee
- Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominee
- Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Award nominee
- Missouri Mark Twain Award and Truman Award nominees
- Oklahoma Sequoyah Readers' Award nominee
- Rhode Island Children's Book Award nominee
- Wisconsin--statewide Battle of the Books title
- New Mexico--statewide Battle of the Books title
