“Vesper Stamper brought her book, the message of it and the meaning of her illustrations, alive for our students! The importance of learning from the Holocaust came through in her presentation and in her workshops. Her advice and expertise shared with our art students and student writers was right on the money like an older, big sister sharing her experiences and knowledge. Our students soaked up her message and took a lot home with them about strengthening art skills, writing skills, and life skills. She had our kids on the edge of their seats!” – Robin Stiles, Library Media Specialist, New Milford High School, New Milford, CT

“In What the Night Sings, Vesper Stamper manages to capture the craven inhumanity of the concentration camps in a writing so tenderly human that when it ends, and at last you catch your breath, you realize you’ve been guided through that dark chapter in history by a master storyteller. It is an astonishing debut.”- Pat Cummings, Professor, Pratt Institute

“Vesper Stamper’s presentation of her powerful book, What the Night Sings, addresses the creative process in combining words and images. A valuable lesson for emerging storytellers.- Quote SourcMarshall Arisman, Chair, MFA Illustration as Visual Essay, School of Visual Arts

“Vesper’s assembly was incredibly motivational to all students, but especially highlighted the importance of artists. Vesper’s desire for real change in the world was a powerful message to middle school students. Students that participated in the workshops were honored and humbled by the experience and parents were elated that their children were recognized for their talents.” – Belvidere Central Middle School, 2021