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Shruthi Rao

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Author, US and India #12x12PB #STEAM #NF KADOOBOO! (Page Street, 2024) A MELODY IN MYSORE (Duckbill/PRH, 2024) WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL (McElderry/S&S, 2025) THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE (Yali, 2025) https://shruthi-rao.com Rep: @kristinostby Greenhouse Lit

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Sheri!

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 1d

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

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 7d

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 📚👍

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.

www.mariacmarshall.com

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Sambasivan & Parikh @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social · 12d

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...

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

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Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social · 13d

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

Cover of when science stood still coming out on oct 14

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 17

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

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.

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you Aishwarya!

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thank you, Steena!

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Aug 11

Announcement!

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

Excited and optimistic about our partnership!

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"

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · May 13

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

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Apr 16

#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
buff.ly/BZcPnbU

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Apr 8

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

@jrlibraryguild
#goldstandardselection
#JLGgoldstandard
#juniorlibraryguild
#thebestbooks

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Apr 4

You're on a roll, Shyamala! <3

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · Mar 24

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

My answer (with examples):
www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

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…

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Mar 20

I'm so sorry.

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Mar 15

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

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thank you!!

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Mar 12

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!

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · Mar 11

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

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Mar 11

This is such a good book!

STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · Mar 11

GRACE BUILDS AN <ALMOST PERFECT> DOG by Curtis Manley and Traci Subisak published by Roaring Book Press releases today!

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · Mar 11

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

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Chiara Colombi @chiaracolombi.com · Feb 13

2 more Bay Area lunar launch events this weekend! Join me at Banter Bookshop on Sat + Linden Tree Books on Sun to touch down on the Moon with ROCKET BEAMS, LUNAR DREAMS by Scott Magoon + me! We’ll read Rocket’s 2nd mission, then explore the phases of the Moon. Mission patch stickers for all!

A graphic featuring an illustration of the Moon against a starry background, with the event details for author story times at Banter Bookshop and Linden Tree Books, two picture book covers, and an author photo overlayed on the surface of the Moon. Along the top of the Moon are the words “Rocket Ship Events”, and along the bottom are the words “Reading + signing, + free mission patch stickers”. The event details are shared in the thread.

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · Jan 30

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