Ruth Spiro
Author of more than 30 picture books and board books to inspire curious kids!
About Ruth
Ruth Spiro is the author of more than 30 children’s books including Made by Maxine, Growing Together, and How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up. Her bestselling Baby Loves Science board books are the groundbreaking originals that introduce big ideas to the littlest listeners in an age-appropriate and engaging style, with over one million copies sold in 13 languages worldwide. Ruth’s work has been praised by the Los Angeles Times, NPR, Popular Science, and more. Fans who have publicly shared their love of her books include Gabby Giffords, Chelsea Clinton, and Chance the Rapper. A frequent speaker at schools and conferences, Ruth’s previous appearances include The Weather Channel, Windy City Live, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, and the World Science Festival. She's presented at nearly 100 schools across the U.S.!
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