Theanne Griffith, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist & Award-Winning Children’s Book Author
Crafting tales of science with Theanne Griffith
A lifelong passion for writing helped the neuroscientist land a book deal and publish 15 chapter books for early readers, covering topics ranging from what the cerebellum does to how a cake bakes.
TODAY: Neuroscientist mom writes science adventure books for all kinds of kids
Learn more about The Magnificent Makers and Theanne’s journey as a children’s book author.
NPR: The Creation Of The Magnificent Makers
Listen to this fun interview with Maddie Sofia of NPR’s Short Wave about The Magnificent Makers! Theanne and Maddie talk about science, children’s books, and why #representation really, really matters ✨👩🏽🔬🧬🔬🧪🔭🦠🧬👩🏽🔬✨
2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards Finalists Announced
After a month of voting by kids on nominated titles for the all-new awards categories, the finalists have been selected. The Magnificent Makers are a Favorite Early Reader Series Finalist!
UC Davis Magazine: Telling Science Stories
After nearly a decade as a scientist, Theanne Griffith decided to simultaneously pursue another longtime passion: storytelling. In 2020, she became a published children’s book author with the release of The Magnificent Makers series, chapter books — three so far — for kids ages seven to 10. She also moved to California to take a new position as assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at UC Davis.
Smith College Alumnae Quarterly: Neuroscientist Pens (Really Fun!) STEM-Adventure Books for Children
When neuroscientist Theanne Griffith ’08 was on maternity leave with her first child in 2017, she decided to take on a project most new moms might find daunting—writing the first in what would become a series of chapter books aimed at children interested in science. The fact that she had no formal experience in publishing—other than her love of books—didn’t stop her.