Ellen Labrecque
While writing my oks, I have explored subjects from ancient civilization to outer space. When I write, I delve into research about the subject: I conduct interviews, visit museums, and travel to faraway places. I try to make my non-fiction boks tell a story, be engaging and encourage readers to explore the world around them.
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Children’s Book Author
Ellen is the author of more than 100 non-fiction books for children. A meticulous researcher, her books cover a broad range of topics spanning from ancient civilizations to outer space. Ellen especially loves writing biographies and enjoys digging into what people’s childhoods were like — making famous people more relatable to her readers. Ellen lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids. She has the best writing partner in the world — her dog Oscar.
Books
Ellen has written many books in the New York Times best-selling Who Was? biography series. Her books tell the stories of famous athletes, world leaders, royalty, and entertainers. Ellen also wrote A Wabi Sabi World, which takes readers on a journey through an animal sanctuary. She has a new book series coming out called Fearless Firsts, a trio of middle-grade non-fiction books co-written with James Buckley Jr., about barrier breakers and history makers in sports, entertainment, and science. The inaugural title, Athletes Who Changed the Game, was released in August, 2024.
Author Visits
Ellen has been doing school presentations for elementary-aged students for over ten years. She would love to visit your school or library — in person or virtually.
During Ellen’s presentation, she explains her own writing process and how she comes up with ideas. She teaches students how they can become better writers and researchers themselves.
For Ellen’s speaking fees and to book a visit, please reach out via email to:
