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Carrie Pearson is an award-winning author who writes true stories for children.
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Her books have been called "lyrical" and "poetic" with "text that is beautifully written and well researched" and that "begs to be read aloud."
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To date, her published books are:
Forthcoming books include:
- STRETCH TO THE SUN: FROM A TINY SPROUT TO THE TALLEST TREE ON EARTH, illustrated by Susan Swan (Charlesbridge, 2018), part of the Michigan Great Lakes, Great Books Reading Program
- A COOL SUMMER TAIL, illustrated by Christina Wald (Arbordale, 2014)
- A WARM WINTER TAIL, illustrated by Christina Wald (Arbordale, 2012), Gelett Burgess Award Winner, Nature for All Ages, part of the Michigan Great Lakes, Great Books Reading Program
Forthcoming books include:
- A picture book biography about medical trailblazer, Dr. Virginia Apgar, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter (Norton Books for Young Readers, fall 2020)
- Stay tuned for a new book announcement coming soon!
Carrie volunteers as a regional advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and is a member of several literacy-focused organizations. She is the recipient of the 2019 Gwen Frostic Award from the Michigan Reading Association for her role in influencing literacy.
She lives with her family on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
When Carrie is not writing or presenting, she can most likely be found in the woods or on the water.
She lives with her family on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
When Carrie is not writing or presenting, she can most likely be found in the woods or on the water.
