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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Bookstore sighting

  • Boston 25 News

  • Historical Heroines on Kickstarter

  • Historical Heroines coloring banner for Jabberwocky Bookshop event

  • White Wave Press basket donation for a local fundrasier

  • Elizabeth Lorayne at an arts festival

  • Celebrating the Academics' Choice Smart Book Award

  • Piratess Tilly Book Launch and Fundraiser for Cure SPG47

  • Piratess Tilly Book Launch and Fundraiser for Cure SPG47

  • Celebrating the IPPY Award