Minnesota is bursting with an amazing array of authors! Here are a few wonderful recent picture books by Minnesota authors that focus on STEM topics:

Grant Practices Math with Manners

Written by Nadvia Davis, Illustrated by George Franco

Self published (2019)

Grant learns about counting change and overcoming challenges in this sweet book that may help children in real-life scenarios.

Hungry Coyote

Written by Cheryl Blackford, Illustrated by Laurie Caple

Published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press (2015)

This story follows a year in the life of an urban coyote. It features realistic illustrations depicting of the coyote finds food and communicated with his family throughout the city.

Jayden’s Impossible Garden

Written by Mélina Mangal, Illustrated by Ken Daley

Published by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing (2019)

Jayden sees the beauty of nature all around the city where he lives and encourages his family to do the same.

Look Up to See What the Weather Will Be

Written by Guy Brown, Illustrated by Mario Lugo

Published by Science, Naturally!

TV meteorologist Guy Brown takes us behind the scenes in this playful book about the science of weather prediction.

On the Shortest Day

Written by Laura Sulentich Fredrickson, Illustrated by Laurie Caple

Published by Minnesota Historical Society Press (2020)

A grandparent and child explore animals and plants on a crisp, snowy day.