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Shruthi Rao

@shrurao.bsky.social

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

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 13d

Spent a few minutes in @hicklebees.bsky.social today and picked up a copy of this absolutely lovely picture book biography by @shrurao.bsky.social. Written beautifully around complex science and complex emotional paths, as clear and engaging as a PB bio should be. ❤️

Book cover showing a young boy and a young man against a background of space and stars in blues, golds, and pink Title: WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: HOW S. CHANDRASEKHAR PREDICTED THE EXISTENCE OF BLACK HOLES. Author: Shruthi Rao; Illustrator: Srinidhi Srinivasan

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks for this lovely interview, Sandy!

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you so much Becky! Delighted to hear you liked it.

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SandyBrehl @sandybrehl.bsky.social · 14d

Take a moment to “:meet” @shrurao.bsky.social and learn more about her latest released:

unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/inte...

INTERVIEW with SHRUTHI RAO, Author of WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL

Last week I posted a review and commentary on an important new non-fiction biographic picture book written by SHRUTHI ROA and illustrated ...

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SandyBrehl @sandybrehl.bsky.social · 21d

HAPPY #BOOKBIRTHDAY to @shrurao.bsky.social for this terrific new #nonficiton #picturebook #biography

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WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL (Not a Reference to Current Events)

I had the pleasure of working (virtually) with the author of this book while we shared responsibilities on a nonfiction CYBILS AWARDS panel....

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Nancy Castaldo Books @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social · 20d

Congratulations @shrurao.bsky.social !
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Congratulations, Shruthi Rao, on WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL!

Thank you so much for sharing the release of “WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes” with us!...

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Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social · 19d

When Science Stood Still is now out in the world!!
@shrurao.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #steambooks #science

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Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you, Sheri!

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 21d

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

Shruthi Rao @shrurao.bsky.social · 21d

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 · 27d

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.

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Sambasivan & Parikh @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social · Oct 3

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 · Oct 2

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):
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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.