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Book cover showing a young boy and a young man against a background of space and stars in blues, golds, and pink Title: WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: HOW S. CHANDRASEKHAR PREDICTED THE EXISTENCE OF BLACK HOLES. Author: Shruthi Rao; Illustrator: Srinidhi Srinivasan

Spent a few minutes in @hicklebees.bsky.social today and picked up a copy of this absolutely lovely picture book biography by @shrurao.bsky.social. Written beautifully around complex science and complex emotional paths, as clear and engaging as a PB bio should be. ❤️

22.10.2025 22:04 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0

Thanks for this lovely interview, Sandy!

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Thank you so much Becky! Delighted to hear you liked it.

23.10.2025 16:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

INTERVIEW with SHRUTHI RAO, Author of WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL Last week I posted a review and commentary on an important new non-fiction biographic picture book written by SHRUTHI ROA and illustrated ...

Take a moment to “:meet” @shrurao.bsky.social and learn more about her latest released:

unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/inte...

21.10.2025 22:46 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL (Not a Reference to Current Events) I had the pleasure of working (virtually) with the author of this book while we shared responsibilities on a nonfiction CYBILS AWARDS panel....

HAPPY #BOOKBIRTHDAY to @shrurao.bsky.social for this terrific new #nonficiton #picturebook #biography

unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/when...

14.10.2025 20:22 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Congratulations, Shruthi Rao, on WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL! Thank you so much for sharing the release of “WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes” with us!...

Congratulations @shrurao.bsky.social !
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15.10.2025 20:14 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Picture book illustration

Picture book art

Page from when science stood still

Illustrator with her copy

When Science Stood Still is now out in the world!!
@shrurao.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #steambooks #science

16.10.2025 16:27 — 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you, Sheri!

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WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL:
Illustrated by Srinidhi Srinivasan
Edited by Nicole Fiorica
Published by McElderry Books(S&S)

14.10.2025 14:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

RELEASE DAY!

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes

This book about a brilliant scientist and his mindblowing discovery that was decades ahead of its time, is now out in the world!

14.10.2025 14:30 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

The Picture Book Buzz - October 2025 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members Five fantastic STEAM Team Books authors share their inspiration and insights into their five STEM picture books releasing in October 2025.

5 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors w/new STEM books releasing in October. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @meganclendenan.bsky.social @jenswanbooks.bsky.social @shrurao.bsky.social @carlamooney25.bsky.social @mstewartscience.bsky.social #kidlit #nonfiction 📚👍

08.10.2025 19:17 — 👍 11 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0

Little Tunga dressed in made-up yakshagana costume. Text overlay: This Fall, we are celebrating the courageous women of yakshagana who stepped into the spotlight and started a movement

Front cover for The First Girl on Stage. Pre-orders at SambasivanAndParikh.com

We are excited to reveal the cover and open pre-orders for THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE by @shrurao.bsky.social and Devika Joglekar!

This gorgeous picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women of yakshagana, a traditional performance art from South India: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/the...

03.10.2025 17:49 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Spread from when science stood still

Cover of when science stood still coming out on oct 14

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

Sharing one of my favourite spreads from our upcoming book When Science Stood Still written by @shrurao.bsky.social published by McElderry Books/ Simonkids out on October 14, 2025

View more of my work from my website
www.srinidhidraws.com
#kidlitart #steambooks

02.10.2025 11:56 — 👍 48 🔁 8 💬 3 📌 0

Handwritten quote on a white sheet with an illustrated face at the bottom and pink hearts around the text. The quote reads: "If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting." — Liana Brooks Illustration and lettering by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paintbrush lies across the page on a wooden surface.

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social

#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

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Thank you Aishwarya!

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Thank you, Steena!

11.08.2025 22:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Didn't remember that I could actually tag @kristinostby.bsky.social on the post :)

11.08.2025 20:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Picture of a South Asian woman with black hair and a dark pink dress, against a green background, with the words "Shruthi Rao is now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency"

Announcement!

I'm now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency.

Excited and optimistic about our partnership!

11.08.2025 20:55 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 4 📌 0

And I had so much fun reading it, Becky!! Truly a joy!

13.05.2025 00:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

#NationalHumorMonth! Enjoy these books by #12x12PB members:
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS by @sylviaichen.bsky.social
SHEEPWRECKED by @ashleybelote.bsky.social
WALKIES by @estrelalourenco.bsky.social
KADOOBOO! by @shrurao.bsky.social
ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social
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16.04.2025 10:31 — 👍 21 🔁 4 💬 4 📌 0

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL is a Junior Library Guild Gold Star Selection!

Illustrator: @srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Publisher: McElderry/Simon and Schuster
Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social

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#goldstandardselection
#JLGgoldstandard
#juniorlibraryguild
#thebestbooks

08.04.2025 16:15 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

You're on a roll, Shyamala! <3

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Post by @literaticat What makes a story high concept? I keep seeing this word get tossed around by agents, but want to make sure I’m understanding its meaning. Is high-concept generally just something that can be explain…

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: What makes a story "High Concept" --is that the same thing as "commercial"?

My answer (with examples):
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I'm so sorry.

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LOVE Murderbot! Looking forward to the adaptation with a bit of apprehension. I hope they do justice to it.

15.03.2025 15:41 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you!!

12.03.2025 16:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

ICYMI: Our book WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL, illustrated by Srinidhi Srinivasan, published by McElderry/S&S releases in October 2025 and is available for preorder now!

12.03.2025 14:56 — 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1

Four #STEAMTEAM members have book releases today!
Congratulations to @sarahalbee.bsky.social Sara Levine, Curtis Manley and @noranickumbooks.bsky.social

11.03.2025 16:27 — 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

This is such a good book!

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ZERO!: THE NUMBER THAT ALMOST WASN’T by @sarahalbee.bsky.social and Chris Hsu, published by Charlesbridge, releases today!

11.03.2025 16:29 — 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

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