Rachel Ignotofsky, author portrait
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Rachel Ignotofsky

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program.
Dinosaurs
What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?
What's Inside A Bird's Nest?
What's Inside A Flower?
Women in Art
Women in Science
Women in Sports

Tips for growing as an artist | Illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky

Author Rachel Ignotofsky: My first memorable artwork, and ideal writing environments | Author Shorts

Books

Dinosaurs
What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?
What's Inside A Bird's Nest?
What's Inside A Flower?
Women in Art
Women in Science
Women in Sports

Media

Tips for growing as an artist | Illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky

Author Rachel Ignotofsky: My first memorable artwork, and ideal writing environments | Author Shorts

New Thematic Educator Guide: Teaching Nonfiction

In 2023, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published its “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12)“. In it, the organization explains that while nonfiction is a gateway to literacy and a favorite genre for children, it has been traditionally underrepresented in classrooms. Highlighting the genre’s role in addressing scientific knowledge,

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Books for Summer Reading

Reading over the summer months helps students foster a love for independent reading and keeps their literacy skills strong. We’ve curated a collection of fiction and nonfiction books including inspiring life stories, action-packed adventures, graphic novels, and more to give students the opportunity to recharge after a busy school year and read for fun.  

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