About our authors
Paul Beck
Fast Forward! (from )
Gear Up! (from )
Slap-Shot Science (from )
Paul Beck began his professional writing career in 1993 on the exhibit development team at Seattle's hands-on Pacific Science Center. Since the turn of the 21st century he has written more than 25 books about science and other subjects for young readers. When not writing, Paul performs in several bands and draws moose cartoons.
Jim Becker
Light-Hearted Technology (from )
Jim Becker not only has the capacity to co-preside over a book packaging company for three-ish decades, but also makes a super-complicated sounding technology like fiber optics simple and fun. And he’s pretty happy to finally be able to answer that age-old refrigerator light question!
Jan Bloom
Jan Bloom is a frequently published author whose fascination with the world and learning has led her to investigate and write on a wide range of subjects, including weather and its effects on us humans.
Zena Chew
Testing the Limits! (from )
Petite Palette! (from )
Pizza World Tour (from )
Zena Chew writes and finds photos for children's books. She also enjoys doodling during work meetings.
Sara Easterly
Lights Camera Fashion! (from )
Sara W. Easterly has been inspired by fashion ever since she was a young girl. At the age of two, she had an uncanny patience for spending hours at the mall, shopping for clothes. She's written several short stories, articles, and books for kids, and was the SCBWI Member of the Year for 2009.
Ingrid Emerick
A Balanced Life (from Sprout House)
Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover Owner’s Manual (from )
Ingrid Emerick has been in publishing for twenty years, both as an editor and freelance writer. She is the author of a number of non-fiction books, and the cofounder of Girl Friday Productions, a book development and editorial services company. Ingrid teaches editing at the University of Washington, and lives in Seattle with her husband and two children.
Jenna Land Free
Sweet! (from )
Sweet Spa! (from )
Snap It Up! (from )
Jenna Land Free, of Girl Friday Productions, has worked in book and magazine publishing for over a decade, covering everything from agenting to editing to ghostwriting. When she is not elbow-deep in sugary frosting, homemade berry lip balm, or fabric odds and ends, she’s teaching her toddler daughter not to eat mommy’s work.
David George Gordon
Bug Playground (from )
Robo-Bug (from )
T.rex Attacks! (from It’s Alive T. rex)
The author of 19 books and dozens of articles for National Geographic Kids, David George Gordon has been featured on National Public Radio and appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, ABC’s Nightline, and The View. This champion of the obscure’s Eat-a-Bug Cookbook placed third in the World’s Top Ten Weirdest Cookbooks list.
Delia Greve
Baker’s Oven! (from )
Delia has worked in the children’s book industry for nearly ten years as a writer and editor—and has become an avid baker in her quest for the perfect sweet.
Ben Grossblatt
Heads Up! (from )
Slap-Shot Science (from )
Ben has authored several youth titles for Scholastic and SmartLab, and also works as a children's book editor.
Anne Harris
Fashion Rocks! (from Rock Fashion Studio )
Anne Harris loves all things fast and loud, especially '70s guitar riffs and military aircraft.
Christina Henry de Tessan
Face It! (from )
Christina Henry de Tessan has worked in publishing for twelve years, as both an in-house editor and freelance writer. She currently works with Girl Friday Productions, a boutique editing and writing agency based in Seattle. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Mary Iverson
Painter and illustrator Mary Iverson has been teaching art since 2001. She is currently a professor at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Washington. Her landscape paintings are inspired by national parks and ports.
Lucille M. Kayes
Insides Out! (from )
Lucille M. Kayes is a research physician and pharmacist with publications in genetics and alternative medicine. The mother of three, she enjoys exposing elementary school kids to hands-on science.
Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone
Up Close and Personal! (from )
Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone have co-authored more than 60 books, five of which have been awarded Parent’s Choice Awards. Shar is the president of the Children's Writers & Illustrators of BC Society and the recipient of three Science Journalism Fellowships. Leslie is the department head of science at a large high school in Vancouver, BC.
Leslie Miller
Leslie Miller is the author of many articles, essays, and books including Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen and Women Who Eat. While Leslie adores working on all food-related projects, she works in a range of genres and also teaches classes and workshops on editing. Cofounder of Girl Friday Productions, she lives in Seattle.
Dennis Schatz
Dennis Schatz is the Associate Director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Washington. He has authored many children’s books and curriculum resources for teachers and is known internationally for developing innovative science activities.
Colleen Sheridan
Colleen Sheridan is a biologist with a passion for teaching teachers how to teach science.
Full Throttle! (from )
Rev It Up! (from )
Black and Light (from )
Author, artist, songwriter, and screenwriter Frank M. Young has 25+ years under his belt as a published author. This modern-day Renaissance man draws on his years in art school to bring a fun, challenging, and encouraging approach to his work.