Visualizing Science through Stories: Behind the Scenes with Children's Book Author, Illustrator, and Speaker Rachel Ignotofsky [ep.12]
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Episode Summary
Have you ever done a school project where you had to research a new topic? You may have had to learn a lot of new facts that you had to share with your class. Did you know that there are people who do this for their STEM careers? They take the research they find and use it to write and illustrate their findings to teach others about this topic. The STEM career we’re going to explore today is what it’s like to be a non-fiction author and illustrator.
In today’s episode, we hear from illustrator and speaker Rachel Ignotofsky. Rachel is a New York Times Best Selling Author and Illustrator. She takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to write and illustrate books that teach kids a variety of science topics. She also shares what led her to pursue this STEM career and so much more. This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about her role as an illustrator and speaker. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a non-fiction author and illustrator.
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Meet Rachel Ignotofsky:
Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, The History of the Computer, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, What's Inside a Flower? and her newest book What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon? She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art's graphic design program.
Connect with Rachel:
- Website: www.rachelignotofskydesign.com
- Instagram: @rachelignotofsky
- Twitter: @ignotofsky
See a Non-Fiction Author, Illustrator, and Speaker in Action:
The History of the Computer “Bedtime Story” from Rachel Ignotofsky on Vimeo.
More About your host, Naomi Meredith
Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there.
She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.
She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!
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