Simon, Seymour

In any discussion of outstanding authors of science books for children, the name Seymour Simon is one of the first mentioned. Teachers and librarians know they can depend on his books to present scientific information clearly and accurately; children know that, whatever the subject, they can count on Seymour Simon to make science fun.

The author of over 150 science books, he is also an accomplished writer of fiction. Most notably, Mr. Simon is the creator of the popular Einstein Anderson series. His books capture the imagination and interest of children and encourage them to wonder, to learn and to discover.

Mr. Simon credits his children, his grandchildren (Joel, Benjamin, Chloe and Jeremy) and his twenty-three years as a science teacher for developing his direct, conversational writing style and his keen eye for subjects that will appeal to children. Writing as if you’re teaching and having actual contact with kids is important, he says. I try to write the way I talk. I’m always thinking about the effect my sentences will have on kids if they are read aloud. Mr. Simon also believes that a book about nature or science has to be more than just an answer book.

Although he gave up teaching ten years ago, Mr. Simon still visits schools and talks to students as often as he can. I haven’t really given up teaching, says Mr. Simon, and I suppose I never will, not as long as I keep writing. He writes and photographs from a house on a hill in the Hudson Valley of New York State, which he shares with his wife, Joyce.

          – Courtesy of Morrow Junior Books

For more info on Seymour Simon, visit www.seymoursimon.com.

 

 

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