Research Shows One in Three People are Intimidated by STEM

One in three people surveyed didn’t pursue a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) because it seemed too difficult. I’m trying to change that perception by writing and illustrating entertaining, fun books about sea life. I’m hoping that my books will help attract both boys and girls to understanding and enjoying science.

Bright & Colorful Illustrations Accompanying Text are the Ticket to Better Comprehension for Grades K-3

Bright & Colorful Illustrations Accompanying Text are the Ticket to Better Comprehension for Grades K-3

Illustrations help to make books more appealing to children, and also help to engage the reader, according to an article entitled, “The Influence of Illustrations in Children’s Storybooks,” published in Reading Psychology. In preliminary testing, this study found that books that attract children, whose grade levels range from kindergarten to third grade, are books containing...