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Welcome!

Sibert Honoree, Suzanne Slade, is the author of 180 children's books, an adoptive mother, and a mechanical engineer who worked on rockets. She writes true stories about women in STEM, little-known heroes, space, & other exciting topics. Her books are enjoyed by kids across the globe, plus a

Grammy-winning singerHamilton actressAstronaut, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Ryan Reynolds!

Educators: You are tireless, fearless, kind, patient, and creative superstars!

As a small thank you, here are author videos your students might enjoy. If your "Battle of the Books" list includes one of my books, please let me know. I'll create a short, custom video for your school.   

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New Books for 2022!

"A respectful, important tribute

to an instrumental rocket scientist."

                          Kirkus Review

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"Readers will find a lot of charm here, and the illustrations bring one back to the period, into the rural Tennessee mountains, and ultimately to the big city, where Dolly finally finds fame."  Booklist

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Junior Library Guild Selection

"A verbal and visual shoutout to space telescopes, which have added new depth and clarity to our views of the universe."

 Kirkus Reviews

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Companion title to THE UNIVERSE AND YOU

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"delightful book ... cheerful rhymes and bright, lively images ... Children will feel reassured by the book’s auspicious premise that no matter what’s occurred today, a brand-new tomorrow is inevitably on the horizon."

 Kirkus Reviews

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