To celebrate Science Literacy Week, award-winning science children’s author Dr. Lindsey Carmichael joined us to talk about what science literacy is, why it is important, and what role books play in science literacy.
Helpful Links and Resources
- Lindsey's website
- Kids Can Press - Publisher of Lindsey Carmichael's books The Boreal Forest (2020) and Polar (2023)
- Sci/Why - a group blog run by Canadian children's science authors
- Melissa Stewart's Celebrate Nonfiction Blog - author, editor, and advocate for children's nonfiction
- Joyce Grant - author and teacher of media literacy for kids - Teaching Kids News
- Erica Fyvie - author of Mad for Ads
About Lindsey Carmichael
At some point, every kid starts asking “Why?”. Lindsey Carmichael never stopped. As a PhD candidate, she uncovered new reasons why arctic foxes are the coolest; as a forensic scientist, she found out why bears sometimes get away with murder. As a writer, she follows her sense of wonder to the “whys” of subjects as diverse as nature, the environment, medicine, and technology.
The award-winning author of more than 20 STEM books for children and young adults, Lindsey writes to spark her readers’ curiosity and ignite their imaginations. Packed with “oh wow!” and “I never knew that!”, her books reveal the process of discovery and the stories behind the science. A popular speaker, Lindsey’s school visits encourage inquiry and kindle a love of life-long learning.
Publishing under the name L. E. Carmichael, Lindsey loves beaches, platypuses, and all things fantasy. She’s fascinated by the moment when facts reveal truth.