Canadian Children’s Book Author
Latest Release
Why We Need Vaccines: How Humans Beat Infectious Diseases explores infectious diseases and vaccines for upper middle-grade and high school readers. In the book I write about the history of diseases like smallpox and plague, the history of vaccine development, and the science of how vaccines work. I also talk about social issues, including the spread of misinformation, hesitancy to get vaccinated, and fair access to vaccines. The book is illustrated by Paige Stampatori and published by Orca Book Publishers.
Listen to an interview about Why We Need Vaccines on Palma’s Picks (4:22).
About the Author
I write nonfiction books about science and nature for ages 9 and up. My books include a biography of American biologist and science writer Rachel Carson, books about environmental chemicals, watershed dynamics, and salmon. My most recent is a book about infectious diseases and vaccines.
I also write books with my sister, Elspeth Rae, who is a K–7 literacy and resource teacher. Together we co-author the Meg and Greg Books for children ages 6 to 9 who are learning how to read and practising their new reading skills. Find out more at megandgregbooks.com.
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My Books
Nonfiction Books
The Meg and Greg Series
