LYN SIROTA Children's Writer
In a previous life, Sirota spent fifteen years in corporate Human Resources in a variety of roles all involving writing and staffing. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Business and a Master's Degree with distinction in Industrial Psychology. Sirota resides in New Jersey with her husband, children and three furry rescues.
New and Upcoming Works by Lyn
"Out of Control: The Science of Wildfires"
Compass Point Books - Winter 2009 - A middle grade science book about wildfires, their causes, what they leave behind and how they help us. Learn more about the cool tools that wildland firefighters use to combat an out-of-control blaze including some sky high tech stuff.
"Careers: A series"
Next Step Magazine - Check out Lyn's career series in Next Step magazine. Careers with Animals, November 2008; Careers in Education, March 2009; Careers in Health, March 2009 and Careers in Law, May 2009.
Hopscotch Magazine - June 2009 - Find out more about this Dad who not only incubates his mate's eggs, but doesn't leave them alone at all. Not to eat, not to drink and not to poop!
Book series by Capstone Press
Hot off the press right now: Chameleons, Horned Lizards and Bearded Dragons
Coming Soon: Asian Animals [A series] Bengal Tigers, Bactrian Camels and Giant Pandas
Coming Soon: Australian Animals [A series] Bandicoots, Crocodiles, Dingoes and Tasmanian Devils
Stay Tuned
For a young adult book about the singer: P!nk.
Children's writer Lyn Sirota
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Ladybug Magazine - Find out just what your kitty does
during the day! Enjoy a non-fiction poem with your furry, feline friend.
Ladybug magazine is available in most libraries, books stores or by subscription.
Lyn's Books
"Your Own Dog"
-Furry canines come in all sizes. This non-fiction, early reader discusses picking a pet and how to care for your best friend.
"The Zoo Crew"
-Ever wonder what it would be like to work in a zoo? See who is in the zoo crew. It could be you? This book is a non-fiction, early reader.
"A is for All"
-Find out in this rhyming, early reader what brings an Ant, Ape and Alligator together. This is a paired reader that two children at different reading levels can read together.
"At the Aquarium"
-A boy and his father visit the aquarium. Learn more about some colorful characters in the animal kingdom. This is a non-fiction, early reader that is also meant for two children at different reading levels to read together.
Magazine Works to Come
"Moth or Butterfly" - Coming soon in Ladybug Magazine
Ladybug Magazine - Do you really know the difference between a moth and a butterfly or just think you do? Find out for sure how to tell the difference in this poem for young readers. Available in most libraries and bookstores or by subscription.