Andrea Beaty

Andrea Beaty is an American children's author best known for her STEM-themed picture books such as Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist, part of the Questioneers series.[1][2][7] Born and raised in the small town of Benton, southern Illinois, as one of six children, she developed a love for reading Nancy Drew mysteries and spent summers adventuring outdoors.[1][3][5][7] She studied biology and computer science at Southern Illinois University, worked in tech support and technical writing, and now lives in the Chicago area with her family.[3][4][5][7]

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Children's literature Picture books STEM fiction