Elissa Stein is an author and conversation starter.

Her latest book, FLOW: the Cultural Story of Menstruation (with Susan Kim) was noted as “important and ground-breaking” by The New Yorker.

Previous projects include visual histories of iconic pop culture, NYC adventures with kids, interactive thank you notes, and an innovative labor support guide for new parents. In addition to writing, she runs her own graphic design business.

To balance the above, she practices yoga, knits with enthusiasm, and collects vintage coats. She lives in New York City with her husband Jon and their children, Izzy and Jack.

Her blog can be found at: www.elissastein.blogspot.com

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