Author By Day, Sleuth By Night
THE INSIDE SCOOP
Shelli R. Johannes is the Atlanta-based author of 25+ books for kids and teens,
including the Cece Loves Science picture books (HarperCollins) and the Nature of Grace YA thriller series.
What's New
Teen Sci-Fi Thriller · Ages 10-18
For fans of Dune, Wool, & Under the Never Sky.
Eria has never left the Biome. When an experiment goes wrong and forces her into the world outside, she learns she isn't who she thought — and that everyone is hunting her.
Not for who she is. For what she is.
What's else is new?
The Vet Visit (Farm Friends)
Early chapter book · Ages 5–8.
When a new foal is born on the farm, Poppy tags along with Dr. Herriott to care for all the new animals, and learns what it takes to be a vet.
Poppy's Pollinators (Farm Friends)
Early chapter book · Ages 5–8.
Working in the garden with her dad, Poppy learns how bees and other pollinators help the farm grow, then finds ways to keep them coming back.
Libby Loves Science: States of Matter
I Can Read! Level 3, Ages 6–9
Libby and her classmates explore solids, liquids and gases, with a hands-on science experiment to try at home.
Big News
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SLJ Review calls Libby "A recommended resource for educators and a delightful read for young science enthusiasts.
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The National Center for Agricultural Literacy adds "Farm Friends" to the National Curriculum
More Highlights!
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Vivi wins a 2024 CCBC Choice Award!
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Awarded Georgia Author of the Year
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Theo TheSaurus is a "Books All Young Georgians Should Read" by Georgia Center for the Books
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Cece Loves Science is a"Books All Young Georgians Should Read" by Georgia Center for the Books
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Cece Loves Science and Adventure chosen by First Book and General Motors to give 8k copies to schools!
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Cece Loves Science and Theo TheSaurus are in Scholastic Book Fairs and Book Clubs!
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Loves Science gets a SLJ Starred Review!
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Chinese and Portuguese rights sold!