I’m working on five books right now. That’s right…five! Here’s a picture of my research bookshelf. Anyone want to guess the topics?
Research Book Shelf
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Kirsten W. Larson used to work with rocket scientists at NASA. Now she writes books for curious kids. She’s the author of WOOD, WIRE, WINGS: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane, illustrated by Tracy Subisak (Calkins Creek, 2020), A TRUE WONDER: The Comic Book Her Who Changed Everything, illustrated by Katy Wu (Clarion, 2021); THE FIRE OF STARS: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars are Made of, illustrated by Katherine Roy (Chronicle, 2023), THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW, illustrated by Cornelia Li (Little, Brown, 2024) and THE LIGHT OF RESISTANCE, illustrated by Barbara McClintock (Roaring Brook, 2023) along with 25 other nonfiction books for kids. She's a geek, LEGO lover, and sock enthusiast. Find her at kirsten-w-larson.com or on Twitter/Instagram @KirstenWLarson. View all posts by Kirsten W. Larson
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Happy garden friends? Puppies and rainbows? JK 🙂 Looks like a lot of interesting and weighty topics!
P.S. Have you read The Girl On The Train yet? I almost got it for my audible book this month, but at the last minute chose something else instead, and I’d love to know from a trusted source if it was good!
Weighty indeed. Except for the sloths. 🙂
I did finish GIRL ON THE TRAIN in 4 days tops. It is FANTASTIC. I thought it was far better than GONE GIRL.
Ooh! Good to know! I liked Gone Girl, but if this is better, maybe it will be my next pick! Thanks 🙂
Modern take on Moby Dick? Hahaha!
Moby Dick set off the coast of Japan. Then a tsunami hits triggering a nuclear meltdown. Beware mutant whale taking Japan.
Something w/Japan~WWII? Pearl Harbor? Congrats on this new contract! How did it come about? That’s A LOT of reading you have to do!!
I probably won’t read all of them, I just didn’t know what I needed yet, so I put a hold on everything. I queried Capstone in late 2013. I am assuming the contract came from that. They really do keep you on file!
I guess it’s not about a scarecrow who wishes she had a sister…..
You would be right, Genevieve!
Well it looks like books you’d find for a STEM program. Although, I do like some of the titles. Like you, I’m intrigued with nature and science.
I am doing a few animal/disaster titles. But, I also have titles about the U.S. Special Forces, the CIA, FBI, etc. These are new for me and fun.
Hmm… Styles That Even Dummies Can Do? (I noticed in the back part that you have a “For Dummies” book and a “Stylebook” 😉 )? Good luck! 😀