2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
5/21/2018 | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | WRITING ABOUT SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN: THE TEAM IT TOOK TO WRITE OUR BOOKS | 320
WRITING ABOUT SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN: THE TEAM IT TOOK TO WRITE OUR BOOKS
To share the wonders of their work with lay audiences scientists often seek new ways of writing. In our children’s books Ellie’s Log; Exploring the forest where the great tree fell and Ricky’s Atlas; Mapping a land on fire, we needed both easily understood language, and an appreciation for the cultural and educational environment of today’s kids. The author chose a fictional story format, grounded in real science about specific environments, then collaborated with many as the books moved toward production. From the beginning reviews by k-12 teachers and students were essential to finding an appropriate voice for children. Words came to life through the illustrator’s drawings and the whimsy of cartooned journals; creative layout by editors brought text and images together. Reports from children and families confirm how the interaction between words and art captured their attention and enriched their outside experiences. Elementary educators and academics were important partners in evaluating supplementary teaching materials, guidelines to national teaching standards, website content and short videos. The power of a book reaching a national audience has made these many collaborations a most worthwhile endeavor.
- Communication
- Education
- Outreach
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Judy Li
(), Oregon State University, judyli@comcast.net;
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M. L. Herring
(), Oregon State University, peg.herring@oregonstae.edu;
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