Awards & Lists for Ruth’s books
- Society of Midland Authors Award for Children’s Fiction Winner (One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story)
- Society of Midland Authors Reading Roundtable Award for Children’s Nonfiction Honor (How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up)
- Maryland Library Association Blue Crab Young Readers Award (How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up)
- Junior Library Guild Selection (How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up)
- Junior Library Guild Selection (How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up)
- Bank Street College of Education “Best Book” (Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist)
- Mathical Book Prize Honor Book (How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up)
- National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) “Best STEM Book” (How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up, Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever)
- NPR’s Science Friday Best Science Books for Kids 2023 (How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up)
- TODAY Best STEM Books for Kids (Baby Loves Science Series)
- Los Angeles Times “Hottest Books” (Baby Loves Quarks)
- American Scientist “Best STEM Books for Young Children” (Baby Loves Science series)
- A Mighty Girl “Book of the Year” (Baby Loves Science series)
- ABC Children’s Group Best Books for Young Readers (Baby Loves Science series)
- Purdue University Inspire Engineering Recommended Books (Made by Maxine, How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up, Baby Loves Structural Engineering, Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering, Baby Loves Coding)
- Illinois Reads Selections (How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up, Love Grows, Baby Loves Quarks, Baby Loves Thermodynamics)
- Connecticut Association of School Librarians Charter Oak Children’s Book Award Finalist (Made by Maxine)
Select Reviews & Praise for Ruth’s Work:
★ “…engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations make it an excellent choice for young learners eager to explore STEM.” — School Library Journal, starred review (How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up)
★ “A stunning reminder that we all have the power to make the world a better place.” — Kirkus, starred review (One Small Spark)
★ “Spiro vividly evokes [tikkun olam]’s galvanizing power throughout.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review (One Small Spark)
“…so witty and funny, you might not realize how much you and your kid are learning.” — Forbes (How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up)
“A must-read for inquisitive children who love to tell you what they have learned in school.” — LiveScience (How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up)
“An introduction to basic vocabulary surrounding democracy, this delightful board book with retro illustrations is both hip and helpful in cultivating a passion for voting in the youngest of readers.” —PBS SoCal, How to Raise a Voter (Baby Loves Democracy)
“…she makes science accessible, relatable, and fun for the little ones.” — Brightly
“[Ruth Spiro] introduces big science to little minds with the skill of a neurosurgeon” — All the Wonders, Matthew Winner
“A lovely, lyrical picture book” — Book Riot (One Small Spark)
“… a perfect invitation to talk about the scientific observations babies make all the time. No degree required!” —The Oregonian
“It’s an inclusive, diverse book about hearing that kids will read again and again.” — Book Riot/Must-Read Diverse Books (Baby Loves Hearing)
