Monday, December 8, 2025

STEM Books by North Georgia Authors

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Paths to Publishing KidLit panel by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze Chapter at Sharon Forks Library. It was a real treat to hear what inspired each of the seven authors at the event to write and publish their books. Here are three books written by authors featured at the program. 

Earth Rover by Taylor Woolley

Rover is eager to join his human on NASA’s Artemis Moon mission and he makes some persuasive arguments for adding a canine companion to the space program. Earth Rover presents information about aerospace technology, humans in space, and dogs in a cute way and includes information on the logistics of moon exploration. I love the way Taylor Woolley humanizes the men and women who work on our NASA space programs.  



Doll-E 1.0 by Shanda McCloskey

As a budding engineer, Charlotte isn't sure what to do with the human-shaped pillow she receives as a gift. Unlike her games and gadgets, it doesn't to do anything. Doll-E 1.0 highlights individuality, STEM skills, and creative problem solving. 

Award-winning author and illustrator Shanda McCloskey didn’t intend to be an author at all—she started out as an illustrator and then began writing her own stories. McCloskey lives in Ball Ground, Georgia, and is a former high school art teacher.


There's No Ham in Hamburgers by Kim Zachman

Kim Zachman writes engaging nonfiction books that combine history, science and fun facts to explain why chips get stale and chocolate chips don't melt when baked into cookies. Young people will love learning the history of hamburgers, hotdogs, pizza, ice cream, chocolate, and other favorite foods. 

Zachman's book There's No Cream in Cream Soda explains the facts and folklore about our favorite beverages. Both books are part of FCPL's juvenile nonfiction collection.  



Taylor Woolley, Author
Image Credit: Forsyth County Public Library



SCBWI KidLit Panel
Image Credit: Forsyth County Public Library



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