Carrie Pearson

Carrie A. Pearson is an award-winning children’s author who writes nonfiction books that connect young readers with science, nature, and hidden histories. As an early childhood educator, Carrie knows how to break down big ideas in fun, accessible, and thought-provoking ways. Her authored books, such as Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings and Virginia Wouldn’t Slow Down!, are trusted by parents, educators, and librarians to spark curiosity and support learning.

 Her books have received distinctions such as a starred review, Junior Library Guild Gold, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, CCBC Choices listing, and the Gelett Burgess Book award, as well as various state awards and honors, including the Society of Midland Authors Children’s Nonfiction award honor, the Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book award (California), the Beehive Award (Utah), and the Great Lakes, Great Books Award honor (Michigan).

 Carrie lives near the sandy shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where she writes, researches, and occasionally rescues stray ideas from the woods.

 Discover more about Carrie and her books at carriepearsonbooks.com. Pinterest: carrieapearson, Instagram: @carrieapearson.author, Bluesky: @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social, and her Facebook author page: pearsoncarrieann.