Heiligman experiments with all kinds of genres from picture books to YA novels to nonfiction. She feels all of these stories within her, and is able to write from the point of view of children of different ages.
Deborah Heiligman writes fiction and nonfiction, for kids of all ages. She’s published more than 26 books, exploring topics as diverse as religious celebrations around the world, babies, butterflies, honeybees, and a particularly charming “loves-to-hear-a-book” dog (our kind of dog!). Her 2009 book, Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith was nominated as a National Book Award Finalist.
