The Matilda Effect
Coming October 27, 2026!
More than a biography collection, The Matilda Effect is an essential rewrite of history that will inspire young readers to work toward a future where everyone’s contributions count.
More than a biography collection, The Matilda Effect is an essential rewrite of history that will inspire young readers to work toward a future where everyone’s contributions count.
L. E. Carmichael is an author, a scientist, a skeptic, and an idealist. She’s obsessed with facts and with folklore, two ways of making meaning and accessing wonder. Lindsey believes that science and magic walk hand-in-hand—the more we know about the natural world, the more enchanted it appears.
Lindsey’s books celebrate curiosity and encourage critical thinking. No topic is too niche and no question too weird—everything is worth knowing more about! By pairing information with imagination, Lindsey empowers young readers to dig deep, to dream and discover, to seek social justice, and to protect our planet.
Surprising facts, engaging stories, and her willingness to answer just one more question set Lindsey’s science programs apart. And her workshops make even the most reluctant young writers excited to express themselves.
Need to hook a reluctant reader, teach a curriculum concept, or build your knowledge of a new topic? Lindsey’s workshops for educators offer practical strategies for using children’s books in the classroom—and beyond!
Lindsey has more than 20 years’ experience mentoring writers of all ages and skill levels. Her workshops on research, writing, and publishing will get you started—or help you reach a whole new level.
I can’t count the number of times a writing instructor has said in a workshop to ‘find the universal in the particular’, but somehow I always need to hear it. It’s such a good reminder that often we think ... Read More
Research is how nonfiction writers ensure the accuracy of the info in our books, and it's always a lengthy and challenging process. When I started researching a book about women erased from history, I knew the work was going ... Read More
Once people know a male scientist’s name, they tend to give him credit for the discoveries of other men. Quite a lot of the time, they also give him credit for discoveries made by a female scientist. Especially if ... Read More
