Dianna Hutts Aston (born August 12, 1964) is an American author specializing in books on science and nature, especially for children. She attended the University of Houston to study Journalism and Political Science. She has gained acclaim in literary and science circles for her 'poetic' style.[1] She collaborates with illustrators that produce bright colorful images. She has appeared as an expert guest on NPR's Science Friday.[2] Among her many awards and citations, she has been a finalist and winner of the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books several times.[3] President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama chose her book "The Moon Over Star" to read to a Washington DC classroom in February 2009.[4][5]
Dianna Hutts Aston | |
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| Born | August 12, 1964 Houston, Texas |
| Genre | Children's literature, Picture books |
In addition to her writing, Aston has initiated social outreach programs: The Oz Project for disadvantaged Mexican children, SOS Message in a Bottle Project[6] and This is America for victims of violent crimes. Aston makes her home in Port Aransas, Texas.
Bibliography
edit| Date | Book Name | Details |
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| 2017 | A Beetle is Shy |
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| 2015 | A Nest is Noisy |
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| 2015 | A Butterfly is Patient | |
| 2015 | A Rock is Lively | |
| 2014 | An Egg is Quiet | |
| 2011 | Dream Something Big | |
| 2008 | The Moon Over Star |
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| 2008 | Not So Tall For Six | |
| 2007 | An Orange in January | |
| 2007 | A Seed is Sleepy | |
| 2006 | Mama Outside, Mama Inside | |
| 2006 | An Egg is Quiet | |
| 2006 | Mama's Wild Child, Papa's Wild Child | |
| 2004 | Bless This Mouse | |
| 2004 | When You Were Born | |
| 2003 | Loony Little |
References
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- ^ "Spring Has Sprung: New Titles for a New Season │ JLG's Booktalks to Go | School Library Journal". www.slj.com. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ^ "A Golden Age For Children's Science Books". Science Friday. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ^ "Spotlight on Science Writers: Dianna Hutts Aston". AAAS - The World's Largest General Scientific Society. 2015-10-10. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ^ "Dianna Hutts Aston | Kidsreads". www.kidsreads.com. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ^ AP Archive (2015-07-31), President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama read the 'Moon Over Star' to second graders at, retrieved 2018-04-01
- ^ Lambert, Paige (July 15, 2015). "SOS Message in a Bottle Shares Dreams". Hays Free Press.