Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator. She is the author of Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World and Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win. With this book, she wants to introduce readers to the exciting world of nature, ecology, and conservation!

Her work is inspired by history and science. She believes that illustration is a powerful tool that can make learning exciting. Rachel hopes to use her work to spread her message about scientific literacy and feminism.

You can find her on Instagram @rachelignotofsky an online at rachelignotofskydesign.com.