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Elizabeth Shreeve
Nonfiction (picture books and middle grade)

Elizabeth Shreeve

Award-winning author of children's books about science, nature, and mythology.

K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Mill Valley, CA & Bellport, NY
Local zone
200 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
7
🌐 Website📷 Instagram @ShreeveBooks👍 Facebook🧵 Threads @shreevebooks

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Shreeve writes children’s books that spark curiosity and connect science with language arts. When not gallivanting about for a new project or visiting schools across the country, Elizabeth lives in northern California. Her 2026 title, DINOSAURS TO DRAGONS (Atheneum/Simon & Schuster) is a Junior Library Guild selection for middle grade nonfiction. She loves sharing books, ideas, and creative activities with schoolkids! Learn more at www.elizabethshreeve.com and @ShreeveBooks.

Books

Dinosaurs to Dragons: The Lore and Science of Mythical Creatures
Dinosaurs to Dragons: The Lore and Science of Mythical Creatures
Simon & Schuster/Atheneum, 2026
On an Ocean Journey: Animals in Motion Through the Seas
On an Ocean Journey: Animals in Motion Through the Seas
Sasquatch Books, 2025
The Oddball Book of Armadillos
The Oddball Book of Armadillos
Norton Young Readers, 2024
The Upside-Down Book of Sloths
The Upside-Down Book of Sloths
Norton Young Readers, 2023
Out of the Blue: How Animals Evolved from Prehistoric Seas
Out of the Blue: How Animals Evolved from Prehistoric Seas
Candlewick Press, 2021
Captain Freddy Counts Down to School
Captain Freddy Counts Down to School
Two Lions, 2016
Hector Springs Loose
Hector Springs Loose
Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2004

What educators say

“Thanks for visiting St. Mark's. I am more than happy to recommend you and your programs to all. We played The Adaptation Game and the boys really liked the cards—it was a huge hit!”

— K. Montgomery, Librarian, St. Mark’s School of Texas

“Your presentation got rave reviews! Students were engaged and we were thrilled with the depth of questions they were asking…teachers commented how the visuals clarified and supported the presentation.”

— Amy Sprung, Librarian, Belmont Day School

“Elizabeth, you were AMAZING with the students at Stratford STEM and JT Moore. I heard from the librarians at USN that you were equally fabulous there! Story time was great, too! Thank you for these wonderful visits. I'm so glad you came to Nashville and we look forward to seeing you again.”

— Rae Ann Parker, Director of Books and Events for Young Readers, Parnassus Books

Visit formats

📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 200 mi of Mill Valley, CA or Bellport, NY. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.
💻
Virtual
Virtual visit
✓ No travel — connect from anywhere. Often the most budget-friendly option.
🎁
Free
Virtual Q&A
✓ Free for classrooms that have read at least one of Elizabeth's books.

What a visit includes

I tailor my programs to the individual school and grade levels. My books appeal to ages 5 to 15, and I'm happy to provide multiple programs during a visit. Typical groups range from a single classroom to a gymnasium full of wonderful kids. I present a slideshow featuring the book that I'm discussing, but with lots of back-and-forth questions and interactions. Author programs for my newest book, Dinosaurs to Dragons, include interactive presentations and/or workshops using a free, multi-subject Teacher Guide that engages kids with creative activities and fosters literacy and critical thinking.

Pricing & availability

Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.

✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools
🎁 Free virtual Q&A for classes that have read a book
Grade levelsK–2, 3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 200 mi
LanguagesEnglish
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