Jessica Fries-Gaither is an award-winning author of books for children and
teachers. Her work introduces readers to the wonder of the natural world and the work
of scientists, past and present. Her past titles include Notable Notebooks: Scientists and
Their Writings (an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 by NSTA and the
Children’s Book Council and read aboard the International Space Station by astronaut
Joseph Acaba as part of the Story Time From Space program) and Exemplary
Evidence: Scientists and Their Data (an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students
K-12). Her most recent title, Nature’s Rule Breakers: Creatures That Don’t Fit In, was
published in October 2023 and named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.
Jessica holds bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences and Anthropology and a
Master's in Education (M.Ed.). In addition to writing, she is the Science Department
Chair and Lower School Science Specialist at Columbus School for Girls. She lives in
Columbus, OH with her husband and four lovable but rambunctious dogs.
Open to work for hire and IP work in picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult. Special interests in science.
