Surreal. I use this nonfiction list every year to find mentor texts and to learn how to do nonfiction well. And now our book is on this list. Can't get over this!

What an absolute delight to be on a Betsy Bird list! Her words about WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL have absolutely warmed my heart.

Congratulations to the Cynsational authors and illustrators of 2025! The annual Cynsational books list is complied by the Cynsations team. Books by team members or the Heartdrum imprint at HarperChildren’s, for which Cynthia Leitich Smith serves as author-curator, are not eligible for consideration.

This time of year sure is busy 😵‍💫 Even still, we needed one final small and sweet #KidLit book stack of 2025. Picture books make the best gifts! I AM A THUNDERCLOUD is perfect for the kids (& adults) in your life who sometimes have stormy feelings 🌩️ www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/leah-...

From black hole theory to a butterfly’s “goo” phase: Explore 11 recommended reads from kid lit experts @mahnazdar.bsky.social and @jenswanbooks.bsky.social. Plus, recommendations for picking great STEM books for youth. 🤩 📚

"One girl stepped into the spotlight . . . and started a movement..." Enter to win a copy of @shrurao.bsky.social & Devika Joglekar's "The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana" from Yali Books 💙📚 #Booksky

It’s going be my first time at NCTE. Honored to be on panels with other illustrious writers and educators. I’m also looking forward to meeting a whole lot of writer friends, and my editor! If you’ll be there, please say hi!

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @shrurao.bsky.social! 🎉 📚THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE: TUNGA DANCES THE YAKSHAGANA, illustrated by Devika Joglekar & published by Sambasivan&Parikh, is here! Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn #kidlit #12x12PB

Spent a few minutes in @hicklebees.bsky.social today and picked up a copy of this absolutely lovely picture book biography by @shrurao.bsky.social. Written beautifully around complex science and complex emotional paths, as clear and engaging as a PB bio should be. ❤️

Take a moment to “:meet” @shrurao.bsky.social and learn more about her latest released: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/inte...

HAPPY #BOOKBIRTHDAY to @shrurao.bsky.social for this terrific new #nonficiton #picturebook #biography unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/when...

Congratulations @shrurao.bsky.social ! nancycastaldonaturespeak.blogspot.com/2025/10/cong...

When Science Stood Still is now out in the world!! @shrurao.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #steambooks #science

RELEASE DAY! WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes This book about a brilliant scientist and his mindblowing discovery that was decades ahead of its time, is now out in the world!

5 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors w/new STEM books releasing in October. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @meganclendenan.bsky.social @jenswanbooks.bsky.social @shrurao.bsky.social @carlamooney25.bsky.social @mstewartscience.bsky.social #kidlit #nonfiction 📚👍

We are excited to reveal the cover and open pre-orders for THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE by @shrurao.bsky.social and Devika Joglekar! This gorgeous picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women of yakshagana, a traditional performance art from South India: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/the...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Sharing one of my favourite spreads from our upcoming book When Science Stood Still written by @shrurao.bsky.social published by McElderry Books/ Simonkids out on October 14, 2025 View more of my work from my website www.srinidhidraws.com #kidlitart #steambooks

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

Announcement! I'm now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency. Excited and optimistic about our partnership!

#NationalHumorMonth! Enjoy these books by #12x12PB members: TRICKY CHOPSTICKS by @sylviaichen.bsky.social SHEEPWRECKED by @ashleybelote.bsky.social WALKIES by @estrelalourenco.bsky.social KADOOBOO! by @shrurao.bsky.social ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social buff.ly/BZcPnbU

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL is a Junior Library Guild Gold Star Selection! Illustrator: @srinidhidraws.bsky.social Publisher: McElderry/Simon and Schuster Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social @jrlibraryguild #goldstandardselection #JLGgoldstandard #juniorlibraryguild #thebestbooks

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: What makes a story "High Concept" --is that the same thing as "commercial"? My answer (with examples): www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

ICYMI: Our book WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL, illustrated by Srinidhi Srinivasan, published by McElderry/S&S releases in October 2025 and is available for preorder now!

Four #STEAMTEAM members have book releases today! Congratulations to @sarahalbee.bsky.social Sara Levine, Curtis Manley and @noranickumbooks.bsky.social

This is such a good book!

ZERO!: THE NUMBER THAT ALMOST WASN’T by @sarahalbee.bsky.social and Chris Hsu, published by Charlesbridge, releases today!

2 more Bay Area lunar launch events this weekend! Join me at Banter Bookshop on Sat + Linden Tree Books on Sun to touch down on the Moon with ROCKET BEAMS, LUNAR DREAMS by Scott Magoon + me! We’ll read Rocket’s 2nd mission, then explore the phases of the Moon. Mission patch stickers for all!

I feel honored that KADOOBOO is on the shortlist of the Clel Bell Awards instituted by Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy. www.clel.org/bells/curren... I love these categories! The final decision is by public vote, so if you feel up to voting for your favorites, the link is in the next post.

I have two spots left!

A little sneak peak from our book When Science Stood Still written by @shrurao.bsky.social and edited by @nicolefios.bsky.social will be out on 14/10/2025 It’s available to PREORDER !!! www.simonandschuster.com/books/When-S... #kidlitart #kidlit

Delighted to share the stunning cover of our book. releasing on Oct 14, 2025! WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes. Illustrated by @srinidhidraws.bsky.social Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social Published by Margaret K McElderry Books/S&S

And now KADOOBOO is on the New York Public Library's 100 Best Books List! Am I dreaming?! www.nypl.org/books-more/r...

I'm available for multiple sessions with KADOOBOO on WRAD! Send me a message on my website or on social media. www.shruthi-rao.com

This is literally (used in the correct sense, thank you very much) a dream come true for me. I remember thinking that if my books ever made one of these lists, it would mean I'd arrived. So, here's me arriving with KADOOBOO!

#PBStudyBuddy is back! 🎉 😋😆😍 I lol-LOVE the clever comedy in this #PBStudyBuddy feature: KADOOBOO! (#ShruthiRao @shrurao.bsky.social #DarshikaVarma #PageStreetKids). Let’s #bookboost #KADOOBOO!, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼   *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

Thank you @shrurao.bsky.social for the interview!

Sign up now for our FREE March Book Chat with @shrurao.bsky.social! We can hardly wait to share the journey of her #picturebook, KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE, on 3/20 at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Open to everyone! #amwriting #kidlit #12x12PB www.12x12challenge.c...

Want to learn how a #picturebook draft becomes a book? #12x12PB member @shrurao.bsky.social will share her journey for her #picturebook, KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE, on Wednesday, March 20th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT! Book Chats are free and open to everyone!www.12x12challenge.c...

Girl biking downhill #watercolor #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #illustration #procreate Repd. By @elisahouot.bsky.social The Seymour Agency

#kidlitartpostcard day! Art directors, I enjoy working on warm, funny yet adventurous picture books and chapter books. I’m represented by @mirandapaul.bsky.social at EMLA Visit www.srinidhidraws.com to view my work. #kidlitart #kidlit

Link to sign up - booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...

Come join us on March 2 for this funny picture book panel with @booksofwonder! booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...

A sweet review from SLJ of KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE! #kadooboo #schoollibraryjournal #slj #humor #wordplay #southasiankidlit #indiansweets Published by: Page Street Kids Art: Darshika Varma

#whyilove12x12PB With 12x12PB, I don't feel lost and alone!

I'm delighted to announce our #stem #PB, about S Chandrasekhar, a scientist I admire greatly. Thanks to Emily Forney for championing this, and to Nicole Fiorica of McElderry/S&S for her keen editorial eye. I love Srinidhi Srinivasan's work and can't wait to see her art!

KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale is now out in the world.  Published by Page Street Kids, and with art by Darshika Varma.  www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @shrurao.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE, illustrated by @darshika_varma and published by @pagestreetkids, is available for purchase today. Check out her book and MANY more! bit.ly/book-birthday

Seven Days until KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale goes out into the world! Art: Darshika Varma Page Street Kids

If you've been thinking of preordering this book that's full of giggles, here's a chance to get it at 25% off #BNPreorder www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kadooboo-s...