Universe of Art
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It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life.
Ira talks withMahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus Reviews andCarrie Wolfson, collection development librarian at the Boulder Public Library to round up some of the top kids’ science books of 2024 and make recommendations based on listener questions.
Still looking for a specific kids science book, but didn’t get a chance to ask our experts in advance? Carrie and Mahnaz will be on hand to give a few more recommendations this next week.Submit your additional requests, and come back to this page on December 14 for their expanded recommendation list.
See the full list here.
Universe of Art is hosted and produced by D Peterschmidt, who also wrote the music. The original segment was produced by SciFri producer Shoshannah Buxbaum. Our show art is illustrated by Abelle Hayford. And support for Science Friday’s science and arts coverage comes from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Do you have science-inspired art you’d like to share with us for a future episode? Send us an email or a voice memo touniverse@sciencefriday.com.
Meet the Writers
Shoshannah Buxbaum
About Shoshannah Buxbaum
@Shoshannah_Bux
Shoshannah Buxbaum is a producer for Science Friday. She’s particularly drawn to stories about health, psychology, and the environment. She’s a proud New Jersey native and will happily share her opinions on why the state is deserving of a little more love.
D Peterschmidt
About D Peterschmidt
@dpeterschmidt
D Peterschmidt is a producer, host of the podcast Universe of Art, and composes music for Science Friday’s podcasts. Their D&D character is a clumsy bard named Chip Chap Chopman.