Jessica Fries-Gaither
@jessicafgwrites.bsky.social
Albert Einstein Fellow 24-25. Science educator. Award-winning author of books for children and teachers. PAEMST Finalist. SCBWI & 12 x 12. Rep: Tricia Lawrence at EMLA. All opinions are my own.
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This year’s Lower School faculty Halloween theme: Art. Happy Halloween from Georgia O’Keefe’s piece, The Red Poppy. It was fun to make! And yes, I know Halloween is actually tomorrow. Central Ohio is weird and trick-or-treat is tonight, so we celebrated at school today as well. 🎃👻💀
October 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This year’s Lower School faculty Halloween theme: Art. Happy Halloween from Georgia O’Keefe’s piece, The Red Poppy. It was fun to make! And yes, I know Halloween is actually tomorrow. Central Ohio is weird and trick-or-treat is tonight, so we celebrated at school today as well. 🎃👻💀
First day/last day as #einsteinfellows24 at the Library of Congress with @mathillustrated.bsky.social. My heart is full. More reflection to come. 💛
July 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
First day/last day as #einsteinfellows24 at the Library of Congress with @mathillustrated.bsky.social. My heart is full. More reflection to come. 💛
I’m so excited to share the cover for my next book, So Rude! Animals Behaving Badly. Audience: K-3
Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day!
@lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social
Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day!
@lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I’m so excited to share the cover for my next book, So Rude! Animals Behaving Badly. Audience: K-3
Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day!
@lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social
Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day!
@lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Good morning #NSTAPhilly25! Join me in room 204 C to talk about the nature of science, the practices of scientists, and kids books!
March 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Good morning #NSTAPhilly25! Join me in room 204 C to talk about the nature of science, the practices of scientists, and kids books!
We have too many sessions to show in one post!
March 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We have too many sessions to show in one post!
It's National Science Teaching Association's conference week, and many of the 2024-2025 Albert Einstein Fellows will be there to share their expertise. We'd love to see you at one or more of our sessions and posters.
Will we see you in Philadelphia?
#einsteinfellows24 #NSTASpring25 #Philly25
Will we see you in Philadelphia?
#einsteinfellows24 #NSTASpring25 #Philly25
March 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
It's National Science Teaching Association's conference week, and many of the 2024-2025 Albert Einstein Fellows will be there to share their expertise. We'd love to see you at one or more of our sessions and posters.
Will we see you in Philadelphia?
#einsteinfellows24 #NSTASpring25 #Philly25
Will we see you in Philadelphia?
#einsteinfellows24 #NSTASpring25 #Philly25
I'm looking forward to the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia, PA next week! Join me at one of my sessions, or stop by the Library of Congress booth in the exhibit hall! #NSTA #einsteinfellows24
March 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I'm looking forward to the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia, PA next week! Join me at one of my sessions, or stop by the Library of Congress booth in the exhibit hall! #NSTA #einsteinfellows24
March 14. 3.14. Pi Day, Albert Einstein’s birthday, and exactly one year from the phone call that set me on this path. Had to commemorate it. Thankful for friends who share their costumes! #einsteinfellows24
March 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
March 14. 3.14. Pi Day, Albert Einstein’s birthday, and exactly one year from the phone call that set me on this path. Had to commemorate it. Thankful for friends who share their costumes! #einsteinfellows24
I’m still with my agent @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social, but we’re now part of the larger Aevitas Creative Management agency. Excited for a the possibilities that a change like this brings. Here’s to a new chapter! 🥂 #kidlit
February 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I’m still with my agent @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social, but we’re now part of the larger Aevitas Creative Management agency. Excited for a the possibilities that a change like this brings. Here’s to a new chapter! 🥂 #kidlit
The #einsteinfellows24 love STEM! 💕
February 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The #einsteinfellows24 love STEM! 💕
February 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I’m excited to share that I'll be a featured author at the Ohioana Book Festival on Saturday, May 3 at the State Library of Ohio! Mark your calendars and join in the fun: panel discussions, food trucks, book signings, character mascots, story times, and a diverse range of genres!
February 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I’m excited to share that I'll be a featured author at the Ohioana Book Festival on Saturday, May 3 at the State Library of Ohio! Mark your calendars and join in the fun: panel discussions, food trucks, book signings, character mascots, story times, and a diverse range of genres!
A few scenes from #scbwiNY25. Keynotes from Erin Entrada Kelly and Sophie Blackall, an interview with Peter Brown, reconnecting with writing friends/meeting new ones, and excellent Thai and pizza were the stars of the weekend!
February 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A few scenes from #scbwiNY25. Keynotes from Erin Entrada Kelly and Sophie Blackall, an interview with Peter Brown, reconnecting with writing friends/meeting new ones, and excellent Thai and pizza were the stars of the weekend!
“Making books is a privilege so we should make good ones.” - Sophie Blackall gives an inspiring keynote at #scbwiNY25
February 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“Making books is a privilege so we should make good ones.” - Sophie Blackall gives an inspiring keynote at #scbwiNY25
“If you have stories that you really love, you will get through the tough parts.”
Wonderful words to write by from Peter Brown. #scbwiNY25
Wonderful words to write by from Peter Brown. #scbwiNY25
February 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“If you have stories that you really love, you will get through the tough parts.”
Wonderful words to write by from Peter Brown. #scbwiNY25
Wonderful words to write by from Peter Brown. #scbwiNY25
I'm excited to learn alongside many rockstar teachers around the topic of using science notebooks! Thanks to the New Jersey Science Teachers Association for the invitation to present! Details and registration at: njsta.org/event-6003223.
January 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I'm excited to learn alongside many rockstar teachers around the topic of using science notebooks! Thanks to the New Jersey Science Teachers Association for the invitation to present! Details and registration at: njsta.org/event-6003223.
Um, no thank you.
January 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Um, no thank you.
2024, you’ve been a pretty great year for us. Here’s to an even better 2025! #happynewyear
January 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
2024, you’ve been a pretty great year for us. Here’s to an even better 2025! #happynewyear
Early reviews for Wild Wonderings have been positive. 💛
December 29, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Early reviews for Wild Wonderings have been positive. 💛
Not my biggest crowd for a book launch, but getting to see my dear friend and her precious daughter made my day! Thanks to Cover to Cover Children’s Books for hosting! #kidlit
December 21, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Not my biggest crowd for a book launch, but getting to see my dear friend and her precious daughter made my day! Thanks to Cover to Cover Children’s Books for hosting! #kidlit
I just wrote an article on the origins of the Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science project in the world, for the Library. When I saw that @dcbirdalliance was holding their count today, I had to join in! It was a beautiful morning at Battery Kemble park and we saw 19 species!
December 14, 2024 at 9:56 PM
I just wrote an article on the origins of the Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science project in the world, for the Library. When I saw that @dcbirdalliance was holding their count today, I had to join in! It was a beautiful morning at Battery Kemble park and we saw 19 species!
Excited to get out of the house after a couple of days of feeling crummy. Went back to @dcwriterssalon for the first time as an official member and was surprised to get all this swag! Had a good writing session, too.
December 8, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Excited to get out of the house after a couple of days of feeling crummy. Went back to @dcwriterssalon for the first time as an official member and was surprised to get all this swag! Had a good writing session, too.
Join me at Cover to Cover Children's Books on Saturday, December 21 to celebrate the release of my newest nonfiction picture book, WILD WONDERINGS: SCIENTISTS AND THEIR QUESTIONS! For details, see link in bio. #kidlit @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlitstem
December 3, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Join me at Cover to Cover Children's Books on Saturday, December 21 to celebrate the release of my newest nonfiction picture book, WILD WONDERINGS: SCIENTISTS AND THEIR QUESTIONS! For details, see link in bio. #kidlit @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlitstem