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Ruth Spiro
June 22, 2021 In Podcast

Podcast – Ruth Spiro

Ruth Spiro

Nonfiction picture books are one of the fastest-growing segments of the market today, but how do you make them accessible and fun, even for the youngest of audiences? In this episode, award-winning author Ruth Spiro explains how to introduce complex scientific topics in a way that makes them understandable and engaging for younger readers, and even babies. Listen in to sharpen your skills related to STEM-based writing for children.

Ruth Spiro is the author of the Baby Loves Science board book series, published by Charlesbridge. Titles include Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering, Baby Loves Coding and Baby Loves Green Energy. Ruth’s STEM-themed picture book series, Made by Maxine, is about an inspiring young Maker who knows that with enough effort, imagination, and recyclables, it’s possible to invent anything.

If you’ve been wanting to write STEM or STEAM picture books and/or board books, let Ruth introduce you to concepts that will help you connect with your young readers

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Stephen Swinburne
February 16, 2021 In Podcast

Podcast – Stephen Swinburne

Stephen Swinburne

Through humor and storytelling, veteran nonfiction author Stephen Swinburne takes us into the heart of narrative nonfiction storytelling with solid tips and tricks for writing STEM and STEAM manuscripts, including what editors are looking for in today’s market. Learn to use “story” to create quality, informational books that hook young readers on topics of science, technology, engineering, art and math as well as people and history.

Stephen Swinburne holds a BA degree in Biology and English from Castleton State College in Vermont. He has worked as a ranger in a number of national parks and is the author of over 30 children’s books. His extensive travels to faraway lands such as Africa and treks through Yellowstone have all influenced his book projects. Steve’s recent titles include, Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes (Boyds Mill Press), Sea Turtle Scientist (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), and Safe in a Storm (Scholastic), about animals finding cozy places to stay safe and warm. Steve visits nearly a hundred schools a year across the United States as well as many international schools.

In this episode, enjoy Stephen Swinburne’s delightful take on how to write engaging and entertaining STEM and STEAM books for young audiences.

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