Stephen Joseph is not only one of the premier makers of backpacks, school supplies, and other children’s accessories; they're also a real mom and pop company! Stephen Joseph was created in 1981, when 3rd grade teacher Alexandra "Alix" Buckley started making fabric frames to earn extra money for the holiday season.

Soon she had left her teaching job, her husband had joined her in her business, and they had hired their first employee. Today the company is housed in a 90,000 square foot warehouse and office, have over 100 employees, and have over 10,000 accounts. Even with this tremendous growth and success, Stephen Joseph has maintained the same level of quality that originally made them so popular.

Perhaps Stephen Joseph's most prized items are their preschool backpacks, which feature, creative, innovative designs that are a fantastic way to show off your child’s personality. Their backpacks are also made to the highest standards of quality and durability, and they're sure to garner your child plenty of attention.