Nonfiction Writing · Bats · Endangered Wildlife · Coyotes · Solar System · Tornadoes · Wildfires · Weird Animals · Wright Brothers · Stormy Weather
Mary Kay Carson
Award-winning author of more than sixty books for kids about wildlife, space, weather, nature, and more!
K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Cincinnati, OH
Local zone
50 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
10
About Mary
I love talking with students about writing nonfiction and sharing all I've learned and experienced researching books about bats, space, rhinos, wolves, tornadoes, wildfires, and other cool topics! I've been a science writer and children's book author for more than thirty years.
Books
Before It Was a Wildfire
Little Bee Books, 2026
Before It Was a Hurricane
Little Bee Books, 2026
The River That Wolves Moved
Sleeping Bear Press, 2022
Urban Coyotes
Clarion Books/HarperCollins, 2024
Tornado Scientist
Clarion Books/HarperCollins, 2023
The Bat Scientists
Clarion Books/HarperCollins, 2013
Escape From The Titanic
Little Bee Books, 2021
How Many Planets Circle the Sun?
Union Square Kids, 2014
Wildlife Ranger Action Guide
Storey Publishing, 2020
Tree, Wildflower, and Mushroom Spotting
Odd Dot/Macmillan, 2023
Visit formats
📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 50 mi of Cincinnati, OH. 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 Mary's books.
What a visit includes
A typical full-day school visit includes three or four presentations of up to an hour. Each presentation is customized to suit audience size and age range, as well as the school's requested topics.
Pricing & availability
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
🎁 Free virtual Q&A for classes that have read a book
Grade levelsK–2, 3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 50 mi
LanguagesEnglish
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