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BIOS

Short verion (75 words):

Teresa Ho Robeson is an (APALA) American Library Association’s Youth Media Picture Book Award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction books on science, nature, and her own culture. Her work includes QUEEN OF PHYSICS: HOW WU CHIEN SHIUNG HELPED UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE ATOM (illus. Rebecca Huang), CLOUDS IN SPACE: NEBULAE, STARDUST, AND US (illus. Diāna Renžina) and WHO SMASHED HOLLYWOOD BARRIERS WITH GUNG FU? BRUCE LEE (illus. Ryan Inzana) among a number of other picture books and middle grade books.

Long version:

Teresa Robeson is the (APALA) American Library Association’s Youth Media Picture Book Award-winning author of QUEEN OF PHYSICS: HOW WU CHIEN SHIUNG HELPED UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE ATOM (Sterling/Union Square; illus. Rebecca Huang); TWO BICYCLES IN BEIJING (Albert Whitman; illus. Junyi Wu); the graphic biography, WHO IS TIBET’S EXILED LEADER? THE 14TH DALAI LAMA (Penguin Workshop; illus. Angela Poon); CLOUDS IN SPACE: NEBULAE, STARDUST AND US (MIT Kids/Candlewick; illus. Diana Renjina); CLEAR AND BRIGHT: A CHING MING FESTIVAL STORY (Astra Young Readers; illus. William Low); and WHO SMASHED HOLLYWOOD BARRIERS WITH GUNG FU? BRUCE LEE (Penguin Workshop; illus. Ryan Inzana). She’s a part of the anthologies NONFICTION AUTHORS DIG DEEP (NCTE; ed. Melissa Stewart) and NO WORLD TOO BIG: YOUNG PEOPLE FIGHTING GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE (Charlesbridge; ed. Lindsay Metcalf, Keila Dawson, Jeanette Bradley).

Her upcoming works include DISGUSTOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF GROSS (Odd Dot/Macmillan; illus. Anna-Maria Jung), a nonfiction early reader series, and a nonfiction middle grade book. Besides writing, she is currently the Co-Regional Advisor for the Indiana chapter of Society of Book Writers and Illustrators, and has served as a mentor to Queer Kidlit and Inked Voices. She also often donates critiques to kid lit writing contests for newer writers and charitable auctions.

Teresa lives with her family on 27-acres in rural Indiana where they grow and forage much of their own food. She relaxes by birding, creating art, keeping up with science, making marmalade and jellies, knitting, baking, and trying to impress the chickens with her bilingualism. Learn more about her at teresarobeson.com.

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Social media links:

http://teresarobeson.com
https://www.instagram.com/tmrobeson/

https://www.pinterest.com/TeresaHoRobeson

https://bsky.app/profile/teresarobeson.bsky.social

Awards and commendations


Picture Book Winner of American Library Association YMA: 2020 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature 

APALA Virtual Award Ceremony: Part 1, Part 2

(American Libraries Magazine: 2020 Youth Media Awards)

Honor Recipient in the Children's NF category of the International Literacy Association Children's and Young Adults' Book Awards 2020

National Council of Teachers of English Orbis Pictus Nonfiction Award 2020 Recommended Book


2021 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List

​​Booklist starred review - Queen of Physics


Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Books for Youth: 2019


Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books of 2019


SLJ Betsy Bird's 2019 Unique Biographies list

Nerdy Book Club 2019 Nerdies Award: Nonfiction Picture Books list

A Mighty Girl's 2019 Books of the Year (specific page)

Bank Street College of Education: The Best Children's Books of the Year 2020

Silver Prize in the Astra International Picture Book Writing Contest - See all the other winners on their site, and also check out their virtual award ceremony

Chosen as one of Chicago Public Library’s list of Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2024

SLJ Betsy Bird's 31 Lists: 2024 Fabulous Photography Books for Kids list and Science and Nature Books for Kids list

Chosen by the Smithsonian scholars as one of the Best Books of 2024  

Teaching & Speaking

I've been a speaker/teacher/panelist at the following venues:

* Highlights Foundation

* Montana SCBWI

​ * Nebraska SCBWI

* SCBWI Marvelous Midwest Conference
* The Writers Sanctuary's Juniper Conference

* Indiana University School of Education

* Books By The Banks

* Indianapolis Public Library (Homeschool Day)
* nErDcamp KS

* nErDcamp PA

* NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English)

* Diverse Books for All Coalition/Raising a Reader

* Author Extravaganza (The King's English Bookstore)

* various schools and classes

I have spoken on and taught the following topics:

* writing nonfiction

* writing picture books

* writing graphic novels

* diversity in children's literature

* scientific literacy in children's literature

* my writing process

* how to teach writing

I currently charge $300 for an hour (that's a 45 to 50 minute talk with 10-15 minutes for Q&A). Please use the Contact Me form for requests or questions. Thank you.

Mentorships, Consultations, & Donations

I donate my time and books to various contests, groups, and fundraiser auctions (e.g. Queer Kidlit, Inked Voices, We Need Diverse Books, locally). If you would like to ask me about being a mentor or donating a prize, please do so via the Contact Me form.

I'm also available for private consultations and mentorships to help with:

* getting manuscripts submission ready

* author branding

Contact me to discuss the terms and fees.

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