Andrea Beaty Explained

Andrea Beaty ^[1] is an American children's author.

Beaty was born in Benton, Illinois and currently resides in Naperville, Illinois.^[2] As a child, she loved Nancy Drew mysteries. She attended Southern Illinois University and studied Biology and Computer Science. After graduating, she worked for a software company, doing some technical writing. Her tech writing experience led her to write children's books. She received the Prairie State for Excellence in Children's Writing Award from the Illinois Reading Council in 2014.^[2]

Awards and honors

Seven of Beaty's books are Junior Library Guild selections: Doctor Ted (2008),^[3] Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters (2019),^[4] Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion (2020, print and audiobook),^{[5] [6]} Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote (2020),^[7] Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants (2019, print and audiobook),^{[8] [9]} Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs (2022),^[10] and Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake (2023).^[11]

The American Library Association has included several of Beaty's books on their book lists, including (Rosie Revere, Engineer, 2014; Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, 2021)^{[12] [13]} and the Association for Library Service to Children's list of Notable Children's Books (Ada Twist, Scientist, 2017).^{[14] [15]}

Rosie Revere, Engineer (2013),^[16] Ada Twist, Scientist (2016),^[17] Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (2019)^[18] and Aaron Slater, Illustrator (2021)^[19] have been New York Times best selling children's picture books.

In 2018, Booklist included the audiobook edition of Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, read by Rachel L. Jacobs, on their list of Audio Stars for Youth.^[20]

Publications

• Book: When Giants Come to Play . 2006 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes . 978-0-8109-5759-6 . New York. ^[21]
• Book: Iggy Peck, Architect . 2007 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Ilustrated by David Roberts . 978-0-8109-1106-2 . New York. ^{[22] [23]}
• Book: Cicada Summer . 2008 . Amulet Books . 978-0-8109-9472-0 . New York . 155715147. ^[24]
• Book: Dr. Ted . 2008 . Atheneum Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître . 978-1-4169-2820-1 . New York. ^[25]
• Book: Firefighter Ted . 2009 . Margaret K. McElderry Books . Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre . 978-1-4169-2821-8 . New York. ^[26]
• Book: Hush, Baby Ghostling . 2009 . Margaret K. McElderry Books . Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître . 978-1-4169-2545-3 . New York. ^[27]
• Book: Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies . 2010 . Amulet Books . . 978-0-8109-8416-5 . New York. ^[28]
• Book: Hide and sheep . 2011 . Margaret K. McElderry Books . . 978-1-4169-2544-6 . New York. ^[29]
• Book: Artist Ted . 2012 . Margaret K. McElderry Books . Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître . 978-1-4169-5374-6 . New York. ^[30]
• Book: Dorko the Magnificent . 2013 . Amulet Books . 978-1-4197-0638-7 . New York. ^{[31] [32]}
• Book: Rosie Revere, Engineer . 2013 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-0845-9 . New York. ^[33]
• Book: 2014 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-1219-7 . New York . 870199831. ^[34]
• Book: Fluffy Bunnies 2: The Schnoz of Doom . 2015 . Amulet Books . Illustrated by Dan Santat . 978-1-4197-1051-3 . New York. ^[35]
• Book: Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers . 2017 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-1910-3 . New York. ^[36]
• Book: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters . 2018 . Amulet Books . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-3360-4 . New York. ^[37]
• Book: . 2016 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-2137-3 . New York. ^[38]
• Book: Ada Twist and the Perilous Pantaloons . 2019 . Harry N. Abrams . 978-1-419-73901-9. ^[39]
• Book: Sofia Valdez, Future Prez . 2019 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-3704-6 . New York. ^[40]
• Book: Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion . 2020 . Amulet Books . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-3692-6 . New York.
• Book: One Girl . 2020 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk . 978-1-4197-1905-9 . New York . on1142012371. ^{[41] [42]}
• Book: Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote . 2020 . Amulet Books . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-4350-4 . New York. ^[43]
• Book: Aaron Slater, illustrator . 2021 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-5396-1 . The Questioneers . New York.
• Book: Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists . 2022 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-5397-8 . New York. ^[44]
• Book: Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs . 2022 . Amulet Books . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-4197-4352-8 . New York. ^[45]
• Book: I Love You Like Yellow . 2022 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . . 978-1-4197-4807-3 . New York. ^[46]
• Book: Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake . 2023 . Amulet Books . Illustrated by David Roberts . 978-1-64700-272-5 . New York.
• Book: Bug Bonanza! . 2023 . Amulet Books . . 978-1-4197-6555-1 . New York . on1352493898. ^[47]
• Book: Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year . 2023 . Abrams Books for Young Readers . Illustrated by David Roberts . 979-8-88707-074-2 . New York. ^[48]

Notes and References

1. Web site: About Me . 22 February 2020 . Andrea Beaty.
2. Web site: Individual Author Record: Andrea Beaty . The Illinois Center for the Book . 22 February 2020.
3. Web site: Doctor Ted . 2024-07-20 . . en.
4. Web site: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters . 2024-07-20 . . en.
5. Web site: Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion . 2024-07-20 . . en.
6. Web site: Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion (Audiobook) . 2024-07-20 . . en.
7. Web site: Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote . 2024-07-20 . . en.
8. Web site: Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants: The Questioners Book #2 . 2024-07-20 . . en.
9. Web site: Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants (Audiobook) . 2024-07-20 . . en.
10. Web site: Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs: The Questioneers Book #5 . 2024-07-20 . . en.
11. Web site: Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake . 2024-07-20 . . en.
12. Web site: 2014 Amelia Bloomer List Social Responsibilities Round Table . 2024-07-20 . . en.
13. Web site: 2021 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List . 2024-07-20 . . en.
14. Web site: 2017-02-03 . ALSC names 2017 Notable Children's Books . 2024-07-20 . . en.
15. Web site: 2017-03-01 . Notable Children's Books: 2017 . 2024-07-20 . Booklist.
16. News: Best Sellers - Oct. 1, 2017 - The New York Times . 2020-02-23 . . en-US . 0362-4331.
17. Web site: 2016-07-01 . Ada Twist, Scientist . 2024-07-20 . Kirkus Reviews.
18. News: Children's Picture Books - Best Sellers - Dec. 22, 2019 - The New York Times . 2020-02-23 . . en-US . 0362-4331.
19. Web site: 2021-10-12 . Aaron Slater, Illustrator . 2024-07-20 . Kirkus Reviews.
20. Web site: Booth . Heather . 2019-02-20 . Audio Stars for Youth: 2018 . 2024-07-20 . Booklist.
21. Web site: 2006-10-23 . When Giants Come to Play by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
22. Web site: 2007-11-26 . Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
23. Web site: Bird . Elizabeth . 2007-11-27 . Review of the Day: Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty . 2020-02-23 . School Library Journal.
24. Web site: 2008-04-01 . Cicada Summer . 2024-07-20 . Kirkus Reviews.
25. Web site: 2008-03-03 . Doctor Ted by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
26. Web site: 2009-09-14 . Firefighter Ted by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
27. Web site: 2009-07-15 . Hush, Baby Ghostling . 2024-07-20 . Kirkus Reviews.
28. Web site: 2010-04-26 . Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
29. Web site: 2011-03-07 . Hide and Sheep by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
30. Web site: 2011-12-19 . Artist Ted by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
31. Web site: 2013-03-04 . Dorko the Magnificent by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
32. Martaus . Alaine . 2013 . Dorko the Magnificent by Andrea Beaty (review) . . 66 . 11 . 499 . 10.1353/bcc.2013.0476 . 1558-6766.
33. Web site: 2013-07-08 . Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
34. Web site: 2014-08-18 . Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
35. Web site: 2015-01-09 . The Schnoz of Doom . 2024-07-20 . Kirkus Reviews.
36. Web site: 2017-03-13 . Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
37. Web site: 2018-08-13 . The Questioneers: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
38. Web site: 2016-08-08 . Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
39. Web site: Children's book of the week: Ada Twist and the Perilous Pantaloons by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts. The Sunday Times. Nicolette. Jones. April 21, 2019. February 23, 2020.
40. Web site: 2019-11-23 . Sofia Valdez, Future Prez . 2024-07-20 . Kirkus Reviews.
41. Web site: 2020-09-02 . One Girl by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
42. Web site: Kletter . Melanie . 2020-10-01 . One Girl . 2024-07-20 . School Library Journal.
43. Web site: Strohecker . Lauren . 2020-10-30 . Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote . 2024-07-20 . School Library Journal.
44. Web site: Schriver . Jessica . 2022-09-30 . Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists . 2024-07-20 . School Library Journal.
45. Web site: Costner . Suzanne . 2022-06-01 . Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs . 2024-07-20 . School Library Journal.
46. Web site: 2022-04-07 . I Love You Like Yellow by Andrea Beaty . 2024-07-20 . Publishers Weekly.
47. Web site: Costner . Suzanne . 2023-03-01 . Bug Bonanza! . 2024-07-20 . School Library Journal.
48. Web site: 2023-11-04 . Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year . 2024-02-20 . Kirkus Reviews.