Andrea Beaty (/ˈbdi/)[1] is an American children's author.

Beaty was born in Benton, Illinois and currently resides in Naperville, Illinois.[2] As a child, she loved Nancy Drew mysteries. She attended Southern Illinois University and studied Biology and Computer Science. After graduating, she worked for a software company, doing some technical writing. Her tech writing experience led her to write children's books. She received the Prairie State for Excellence in Children's Writing Award from the Illinois Reading Council in 2014.[2]

Awards and honors

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Seven of Beaty's books are Junior Library Guild selections: Doctor Ted (2008),[3] Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters (2019),[4] Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion (2020, print and audiobook),[5][6] Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote (2020),[7] Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants (2019, print and audiobook),[8][9] Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs (2022),[10] and Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake (2023).[11]

The American Library Association has included several of Beaty's books on their book lists, including Rise: A Feminist Book Project (Rosie Revere, Engineer, 2014; Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, 2021)[12][13] and the Association for Library Service to Children's list of Notable Children's Books (Ada Twist, Scientist, 2017).[14][15]

Rosie Revere, Engineer (2013),[16] Ada Twist, Scientist (2016),[17] Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (2019)[18] and Aaron Slater, Illustrator (2021)[19] have been New York Times best selling children's picture books.

In 2018, Booklist included the audiobook edition of Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, read by Rachel L. Jacobs, on their list of Audio Stars for Youth.[20]

Publications

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  • When Giants Come to Play. Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2006. ISBN 978-0-8109-5759-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [21]
  • Iggy Peck, Architect. Ilustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2007. ISBN 978-0-8109-1106-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [22][23]
  • Cicada Summer. New York: Amulet Books. 2008. ISBN 978-0-8109-9472-0. OCLC 155715147. [24]
  • Dr. Ted. Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 2008. ISBN 978-1-4169-2820-1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [25]
  • Firefighter Ted. Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books. 2009. ISBN 978-1-4169-2821-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [26]
  • Hush, Baby Ghostling. Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books. 2009. ISBN 978-1-4169-2545-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [27]
  • Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies. Illustrated by Dan Santat. New York: Amulet Books. 2010. ISBN 978-0-8109-8416-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [28]
  • Hide and sheep. Illustrated by Bill Mayer. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books. 2011. ISBN 978-1-4169-2544-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [29]
  • Artist Ted. Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books. 2012. ISBN 978-1-4169-5374-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [30]
  • Dorko the Magnificent. New York: Amulet Books. 2013. ISBN 978-1-4197-0638-7. [31][32]
  • Rosie Revere, Engineer. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2013. ISBN 978-1-4197-0845-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [33]
  • Happy Birthday Madame Chapeau. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2014. ISBN 978-1-4197-1219-7. OCLC 870199831.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)[34]
  • Fluffy Bunnies 2: The Schnoz of Doom. Illustrated by Dan Santat. New York: Amulet Books. 2015. ISBN 978-1-4197-1051-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [35]
  • Ada Twist, Scientist. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2016. ISBN 978-1-4197-2137-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [17][36]
  • Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2017. ISBN 978-1-4197-1910-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [37]
  • Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Amulet Books. 2018. ISBN 978-1-4197-3360-4.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [38]
  • Ada Twist and the Perilous Pantaloons. Harry N. Abrams. 2019. ISBN 978-1-419-73901-9.[39]
  • Sofia Valdez, Future Prez. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2019. ISBN 978-1-4197-3704-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [40]
  • Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Amulet Books. 2020. ISBN 978-1-4197-3692-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  • One Girl. Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2020. ISBN 978-1-4197-1905-9. OCLC 1142012371.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [41][42]
  • Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Amulet Books. 2020. ISBN 978-1-4197-4350-4.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [43]
  • Aaron Slater, illustrator. The Questioneers. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2021. ISBN 978-1-4197-5396-1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [19]
  • Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2022. ISBN 978-1-4197-5397-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [44]
  • Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Amulet Books. 2022. ISBN 978-1-4197-4352-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [45]
  • I Love You Like Yellow. Illustrated by Vashti Harrison. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2022. ISBN 978-1-4197-4807-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [46]
  • Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Amulet Books. 2023. ISBN 978-1-64700-272-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)[11]
  • Bug Bonanza!. Co-written by Theanne Griffith. New York: Amulet Books. 2023. ISBN 978-1-4197-6555-1. OCLC 1352493898.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [47]
  • Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year. Illustrated by David Roberts. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers. 2023. ISBN 979-8-88707-074-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) [48]

References

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  1. ^ "About Me". Andrea Beaty. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Individual Author Record: Andrea Beaty". The Illinois Center for the Book. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "Doctor Ted". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion (Audiobook)". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants: The Questioners Book #2". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants (Audiobook)". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs: The Questioneers Book #5". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "2014 Amelia Bloomer List | Social Responsibilities Round Table". American Library Association. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "2021 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List". American Library Association. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "ALSC names 2017 Notable Children's Books". American Library Association. February 3, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  15. ^ "Notable Children's Books: 2017". Booklist. March 1, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "Best Sellers - Oct. 1, 2017 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  17. ^ a b "Ada Twist, Scientist". Kirkus Reviews. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "Children's Picture Books - Best Sellers - Dec. 22, 2019 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  19. ^ a b "Aaron Slater, Illustrator". Kirkus Reviews. October 12, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  20. ^ Booth, Heather (February 20, 2019). "Audio Stars for Youth: 2018". Booklist. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  21. ^ "When Giants Come to Play by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. October 23, 2006. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  22. ^ "Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. November 26, 2007. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Bird, Elizabeth (November 27, 2007). "Review of the Day: Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty". School Library Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  24. ^ "Cicada Summer". Kirkus Reviews. April 1, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  25. ^ "Doctor Ted by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. March 3, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  26. ^ "Firefighter Ted by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. September 14, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  27. ^ "Hush, Baby Ghostling". Kirkus Reviews. July 15, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  28. ^ "Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. April 26, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  29. ^ "Hide and Sheep by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. March 7, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  30. ^ "Artist Ted by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. December 19, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  31. ^ "Dorko the Magnificent by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. March 4, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  32. ^ Martaus, Alaine (2013). "Dorko the Magnificent by Andrea Beaty (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 66 (11): 499. doi:10.1353/bcc.2013.0476. ISSN 1558-6766.
  33. ^ "Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  34. ^ "Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. August 18, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  35. ^ "The Schnoz of Doom". Kirkus Reviews. January 9, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  36. ^ "Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. August 8, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  37. ^ "Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. March 13, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  38. ^ "The Questioneers: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. August 13, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  39. ^ Jones, Nicolette (April 21, 2019). "Children's book of the week: Ada Twist and the Perilous Pantaloons by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts". The Sunday Times. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  40. ^ "Sofia Valdez, Future Prez". Kirkus Reviews. November 23, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  41. ^ "One Girl by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. September 2, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  42. ^ Kletter, Melanie (October 1, 2020). "One Girl". School Library Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  43. ^ Strohecker, Lauren (October 30, 2020). "Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote". School Library Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  44. ^ Schriver, Jessica (September 30, 2022). "Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists". School Library Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  45. ^ Costner, Suzanne (June 1, 2022). "Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs". School Library Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  46. ^ "I Love You Like Yellow by Andrea Beaty". Publishers Weekly. April 7, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  47. ^ Costner, Suzanne (March 1, 2023). "Bug Bonanza!". School Library Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  48. ^ "Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year". Kirkus Reviews. November 4, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.