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.
What's Inside A Bird's Nest?
Dinosaurs
What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?
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

What's Inside A Bird's Nest?
Dinosaurs
What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?
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

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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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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