Steve Cohen (author)

[4] He co-chaired the Clinton White House literacy task force "Prescription for Reading Partnership," and was on the board the United States Naval Institute.

[citation needed] Early in his career, Cohen worked for the Governor of Rhode Island, for the New York State Senate, and for several advertising agencies.

He was also on Ronald Reagan's national campaign staff in the 1980 Presidential race, where he wrote and produced television commercials and print ads "Podium"[7] and "No More".

[citation needed] Cohen spent two years as a vice president with Playboy, and won two Clio Awards for best radio and television advertising campaigns.

[citation needed] Cohen left Scholastic to become CEO of several internet start-ups including 4-to-14/Brainquest.com; Living Independently/Quietcare (sold to General Electric;) and MultiMedicus/The Child Health Guide – developed in cooperation with Harvard and Dartmouth Medical Schools.