Books

  • The Historical Heroines Coloring Book: Pioneering Women in Science from the 18th and 19th Centuries

    The Historical Heroines Coloring Book: Pioneering Women in Science from the 18th and 19th Centuries

    The Historical Heroines Coloring Book: Pioneering Women in Science from the 18th and 19th Centuries celebrates 31 women who passionately pursued their talents in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, often in the face of gender discrimination. Each woman scientist is featured on a double-page spread that includes exquisite illustrations by Kendra Shedenhelm and short biographies written by award-winning author Elizabeth Lorayne. How will you color each portrait to best bring these courageous, brilliant, and inspiring women scientists to life?

    “Essentially, this work is a teacher’s and parent’s dream, as it is ideal for both educative and enjoyment purposes.“ –Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures

    Written and Published by Elizabeth Lorayne | Illustrated by Kendra Shedenhelm | Edited by Michael D. Barton

    Award-Winning!

  • The Adventures of Piratess Tilly: Easter Island

    The Adventures of Piratess Tilly: Easter Island

    Written in the poetic form of haiku and illustrated in watercolors, this exciting tale invites you again to come adventuring with budding naturalist Piratess Tilly, captain of research ship Foster. Yuki, her rescued koala friend, and her crew of orphaned international boys are on their way to the most remote island in the world, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), where Piratess Tilly will dive to study the local fish. While exploring the mysterious monolithic statues and ruins, they happen upon a smuggling of sooty tern eggs by pirates! Can Piratess Tilly, Yuki and the brothers safely save the eggs?

    “An eye-pleasing picture book that offers a winning mix of adventure, science, and poetry, with a strong heroine who invites readers to view the world as a place of natural wonder” –Kirkus Reviews

    Written and Published by Elizabeth Lorayne | Illustrated by Karen Watson

    Award-Winning!

  • The Adventures of Piratess Tilly

    The Adventures of Piratess Tilly

    Written in the poetic form of haiku, you are invited to come adventuring with Piratess Tilly, her rescued best friend, a koala named Yuki, and her band of international orphaned brothers in this award-winning picture book. As budding naturalists, they are all too eager for their expedition to the Galapagos Islands! While documenting flora and fauna, they spot baby giant tortoises being kidnapped . . . by pirates! How do Tilly, Yuki and the brothers save the tortoises?

    "Tilly–tough, daring, and scientifically minded–is a capable heroine with an enviable life at sea." –Publishers Weekly

    Written and Published by Elizabeth Lorayne | Illustrated by Karen Watson

    Award-Winning!

Publications

  • Logo for '50 Give or Take,' daily short stories service by Vine Leaves Press.

    50 Give or Take from Vine Leaves Press: "The Date," Microfiction, August 5, 2022 – In Print Fall 2022

  • Text reading 'Friday Flash Fiction' on a purple background.

    Friday Flash Fiction: "Spirit Journal," Flash Fiction, April 29, 2022

  • Illustrated silhouette of a person's profile with an afro hairstyle, wearing a yellow top, used as cover art for "The Dillydoun Review" magazine, April 2021 issue.

    The Dillydoun Review: "Powder Room," Flash Fiction, April 2021

  • "50-Word Stories" text with tagline "Brand new bite-sized fiction every weekday!"

    50-Word Stories: "Lock Box," Flash Fiction, January 7, 2021

  • Tote bag with "Cathexis Northwest Press" and arrow logo, hanging on metal ladder.

    Cathexis Northwest Press: "My Grand," Poem, October 2020

  • Portrait of a woman wearing a large fur hat and red clothing, with a surrealistic landscape in the background. Text reads 'Boston Literary Magazine June, 2020.'

    Boston Literary Magazine: "Mother's Tale," Haiku Sequence, June 2020

  • "Haiku Windows" in yellow text on a black background.

    The Haiku Foundation Blog: "Outhouse Window," April 11, 2018

  • Bookshelf with Women's Studies section, displaying books on feminism, historical heroines, and influential women.

    Bookstore sighting

  • A woman and a young girl sitting on a sofa, reading a book together. The text on the image mentions an author who engages young girls in STEM classes, shown on a TV news broadcast with Boston 25 logo.

    Boston 25 News

  • Collage promoting the Historical Heroines Coloring Book on Kickstarter with kids coloring, mailing, and playing, labeled as educational and inspiring.

    Historical Heroines on Kickstarter

  • Coloring station with historical figures illustrations, including women scientists, at a bookstore or library, with colored pencils and books in background.

    Historical Heroines coloring banner for Jabberwocky Bookshop event

  • Gift basket with children's books, colorful art supplies, and doll pillows; features illustrations of historical female figures and explorers.

    White Wave Press basket donation for a local fundrasier

  • Woman at children's book fair booth displaying 'The Adventures of Piratess Tilly' books and merchandise.

    Elizabeth Lorayne at an arts festival

  • Two people holding an award certificate and a coloring book titled "Historical Heroines Coloring Book" with "We Won!" text and an award emblem in the background.

    Celebrating the Academics' Choice Smart Book Award

  • Book launch party setup with nautical theme, featuring a slide with ship imagery and event details. Red and blue balloons, ship model, framed paintings, and flowers seen in room.

    Piratess Tilly Book Launch and Fundraiser for Cure SPG47

  • Group of people at an indoor event, a woman holding a young girl, drawing slips from a bowl, with paintings and onlookers in the background.

    Piratess Tilly Book Launch and Fundraiser for Cure SPG47

  • Child and woman holding award and book, smiling.

    Celebrating the IPPY Award