The Matilda Effect
Coming November 17, 2026!
More than a biography collection, The Matilda Effect is an essential rewrite of history that will inspire young readers to work toward a future where everyone’s contributions count.
More than a biography collection, The Matilda Effect is an essential rewrite of history that will inspire young readers to work toward a future where everyone’s contributions count.
L. E. Carmichael is an author, a scientist, a skeptic, and an idealist. She’s obsessed with facts and with folklore, two ways of making meaning and accessing wonder. Lindsey believes that science and magic walk hand-in-hand—the more we know about the natural world, the more enchanted it appears.
Lindsey’s books celebrate curiosity and encourage critical thinking. No topic is too niche and no question too weird—everything is worth knowing more about! By pairing information with imagination, Lindsey empowers young readers to dig deep, to dream and discover, to seek social justice, and to protect our planet.
Surprising facts, engaging stories, and her willingness to answer just one more question set Lindsey’s nonfiction programs apart. And her workshops make even the most reluctant young writers excited to express themselves.
Need to hook a reluctant reader, teach a curriculum concept, or build your knowledge of a new topic? Lindsey’s workshops for educators offer practical strategies for using children’s books in the classroom—and beyond!
Lindsey has more than 20 years’ experience mentoring writers of all ages and skill levels. Her workshops on research, writing, and publishing will get you started—or help you reach a whole new level.
Welcome back to my series on erased women in STEM, celebrating Science Literacy Week, Women’s History Month (in Canada) and the upcoming release of my new children’s book, THE MATILDA EFFECT: HOW 25 WOMEN WERE ERASED FROM HISTORY. New ... Read More
Welcome back to my Erased Women in STEM series, celebrating Science Literacy Week and the upcoming release of my new children’s book, THE MATILDA EFFECT: HOW 25 WOMEN WERE ERASED FROM HISTORY. If you’re just catching up, you might ... Read More
Welcome to part two of my Erased Women in STEM series, in honour of Science Literacy Week! For more details on the lives, achievements, and erasure of any of these women, check out my children’s book THE MATILDA EFFECT: ... Read More
