Mattie Stepanek
Author
1990 – 2004
Who was Mattie Stepanek?
Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek, known as Mattie J.T. Stepanek, was an American poet, who published six books of "Heartsongs" poetry and one book of "Just Peace" essays. All seven of his books reached The New York Times bestsellers list. He became a peace advocate and motivational speaker, and lobbied on Capitol Hill on behalf of peace, people with disabilities, and children with life-threatening conditions. He is the lyricist for Music Through Heartsongs, an album produced by Sony, performed by Billy Gilman, and which debuted at Number 15 on Billboard. He also won numerous awards.
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- Born
- Jul 17, 1990
Rockville - Also known as
- Mattie J. T. Stepanek
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jun 22, 2004
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on July 23, 2013
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