[4] Stevenson writes well-researched nonfiction about history and activism, including LGBT issues[5] and abortion rights,[6] and about historical and contemporary figures known for their contributions to the world in areas such as social justice, leadership, innovation, and athletics.
She has written a number of contemporary young adult novels,[9] the most recent of which, When You Get the Chance, was co-written with Nova Scotia based author Tom Ryan.
[10] School Library Journal gave it a positive review: “Readers will appreciate the tender depiction of growing apart and breakups, and the concept of nonmonogamous relationships is also explored without stigma….
[36] However, the day before the event, she was informed the presentation was cancelled because a parent was concerned about whether she would discuss Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist, who appears on the book's cover.
[36] Responding to the event, Stevenson stated, "I think one parent should not be able to have the power to prevent probably six or seven classes from hearing the talk,” and that “when the reason given for the concern is so clearly rooted in homophobia we should not validate that.