Shruthi Rao
@shrurao.bsky.social
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
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
It’s going be my first time at NCTE. Honored to be on panels with other illustrious writers and educators. I’m also looking forward to meeting a whole lot of writer friends, and my editor! If you’ll be there, please say hi!
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It’s going be my first time at NCTE. Honored to be on panels with other illustrious writers and educators. I’m also looking forward to meeting a whole lot of writer friends, and my editor! If you’ll be there, please say hi!
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!
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!
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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!
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!
Announcement!
I'm now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency.
Excited and optimistic about our partnership!
I'm now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency.
Excited and optimistic about our partnership!
August 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Announcement!
I'm now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency.
Excited and optimistic about our partnership!
I'm now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency.
Excited and optimistic about our partnership!
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
Illustrator: @srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Publisher: McElderry/Simon and Schuster
Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social
@jrlibraryguild
#goldstandardselection
#JLGgoldstandard
#juniorlibraryguild
#thebestbooks
April 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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
Illustrator: @srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Publisher: McElderry/Simon and Schuster
Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social
@jrlibraryguild
#goldstandardselection
#JLGgoldstandard
#juniorlibraryguild
#thebestbooks
ICYMI: Our book WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL, illustrated by Srinidhi Srinivasan, published by McElderry/S&S releases in October 2025 and is available for preorder now!
March 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
ICYMI: Our book WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL, illustrated by Srinidhi Srinivasan, published by McElderry/S&S releases in October 2025 and is available for preorder now!
I feel honored that KADOOBOO is on the shortlist of the Clel Bell Awards instituted by Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy.
www.clel.org/bells/curren...
I love these categories!
The final decision is by public vote, so if you feel up to voting for your favorites, the link is in the next post.
www.clel.org/bells/curren...
I love these categories!
The final decision is by public vote, so if you feel up to voting for your favorites, the link is in the next post.
January 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I feel honored that KADOOBOO is on the shortlist of the Clel Bell Awards instituted by Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy.
www.clel.org/bells/curren...
I love these categories!
The final decision is by public vote, so if you feel up to voting for your favorites, the link is in the next post.
www.clel.org/bells/curren...
I love these categories!
The final decision is by public vote, so if you feel up to voting for your favorites, the link is in the next post.
I have two spots left!
January 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I have two spots left!
Delighted to share the stunning cover of our book. releasing on Oct 14, 2025!
WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes.
Illustrated by @srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social
Published by Margaret K McElderry Books/S&S
WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes.
Illustrated by @srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social
Published by Margaret K McElderry Books/S&S
January 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Delighted to share the stunning cover of our book. releasing on Oct 14, 2025!
WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes.
Illustrated by @srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social
Published by Margaret K McElderry Books/S&S
WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes.
Illustrated by @srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social
Published by Margaret K McElderry Books/S&S
And now KADOOBOO is on the New York Public Library's 100 Best Books List!
Am I dreaming?!
www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
Am I dreaming?!
www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
December 5, 2024 at 12:46 AM
And now KADOOBOO is on the New York Public Library's 100 Best Books List!
Am I dreaming?!
www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
Am I dreaming?!
www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
Link to sign up - booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...
March 1, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Link to sign up - booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...
Come join us on March 2 for this funny picture book panel with @booksofwonder!
booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...
booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...
February 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Come join us on March 2 for this funny picture book panel with @booksofwonder!
booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...
booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...
I'm delighted to announce our #stem #PB, about S Chandrasekhar, a scientist I admire greatly. Thanks to Emily Forney for championing this, and to Nicole Fiorica of McElderry/S&S for her keen editorial eye. I love Srinidhi Srinivasan's work and can't wait to see her art!
February 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale is now out in the world.
Published by Page Street Kids, and with art by Darshika Varma.
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
Published by Page Street Kids, and with art by Darshika Varma.
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
February 6, 2024 at 4:23 PM
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale is now out in the world.
Published by Page Street Kids, and with art by Darshika Varma.
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
Published by Page Street Kids, and with art by Darshika Varma.
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
Seven Days until KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale goes out into the world!
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
January 30, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Seven Days until KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale goes out into the world!
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
If you've been thinking of preordering this book that's full of giggles, here's a chance to get it at 25% off #BNPreorder
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kadooboo-s...
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January 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM
If you've been thinking of preordering this book that's full of giggles, here's a chance to get it at 25% off #BNPreorder
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Less than three weeks to go!
January 19, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Less than three weeks to go!
Just TWO MONTHS to go for my first American book.
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
December 6, 2023 at 5:01 PM
Just TWO MONTHS to go for my first American book.
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma
www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
KADOOBOO! got its first trade review! Kirkus calls it "Bouncy, joyful, and delectable."
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
Preorder now: www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
Preorder now: www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
November 14, 2023 at 9:47 PM
KADOOBOO! got its first trade review! Kirkus calls it "Bouncy, joyful, and delectable."
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
Preorder now: www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
Preorder now: www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
Releasing Feb 6 2024!
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Illustrations by @darshika_varma
Published by Page Street Kids
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Illustrations by @darshika_varma
Published by Page Street Kids
October 17, 2023 at 5:36 PM
Releasing Feb 6 2024!
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Illustrations by @darshika_varma
Published by Page Street Kids
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Illustrations by @darshika_varma
Published by Page Street Kids