Cover of the book shows the title, Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Ellen Rooney. Maude looks out at the reader through a bell jar holding a jellyfish medusa. A JLG medal is on the bottom right.

Today is #WorldJellyfishDay! A great day to introduce young readers to Maude Delap, a pioneering scientist from rural Ireland who was the first person to raise them in captivity through their full life cycle. She did this back in 1899! #kidslovenonfiction #STEAM #JellyfishScientist
#SteamTeamBooks

Michelle sits at the front holding Jellyfish Scientist facing the camera. A group of young children and their grownups face her.

Michelle sits at the front holding page proofs of Jellyfish Scientist facing the camera. A group of young children and their grownups face her.

Such a great event at Book Love in Plymouth yesterday. A sweet group of kids and their grownups. #JellyfishScientist #STEMinist #kidsLoveNonfiction 🌊

Join me tomorrow, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 am @booklove_pinehills in Plymouth, MA.
#JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #STEMinist #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews #Indies #BookLove #kidLit 🌊

SLJ logo. Cover of the book shows the title, Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Ellen Rooney. Maude looks out at the reader through a bell jar holding a jellyfish medusa. Text reads: Informative and evocative illustrations capture a pioneering woman of science and her meticulous, revelatory work.

‪I’m pleased to share this review of #JellyfishScientist from
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@steamteambooks.bsky.social #MarineScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews 🌊www.slj.com/review/jellyfish-scienti...

Cover of the book shows the title, Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Ellen Rooney. Maude looks out at the reader through a bell jar holding a jellyfish medusa.

Young readers become adult readers. Join me in supporting #ChildrensBookWeek. Share a book with a kid today or let them share one with you! #StoryOcean #JellyfishScientist #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Flyer with the following text: An Unlikely Story Presents: Michelle Cusolito and Ellen Rooney Saturday, May 10th 12 pm. An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe 111 South Street, Plainville, MA 02762

Saturday!
A rare opportunity to see an author & illustrator together. Reading, a bit about the book-making process, Q & A. Coloring/craft activity for kids. #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #MaudeDelap #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience 🌊 #nonfiction #STEAM #kidlitbooknews

Winner winner! It’s time to announce who won my giveaway. (I pulled a name from those who preordered #JellyfishScientist)

Join award-winning author Michelle Cusolito as she reads her new book, Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas on April 25, 2025 at 11:30 am at WHOI's Ocean Science Discovery Center. 15 School St. Woods Hole, MA. (There will be a book signing after the reading). Afterwards, we incite you to make your own upcycled jellyfish from clean plastic trash such as plastic bags, food containers, string, garland, etc. Your finished jellyfish can be displayed in the WHOI store window if you wish. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

Tomorrow at @whoi.edu at 11:30. (My full schedule of appearances is at my link in bio.) #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews 🌊

Storytime and book signing with Michelle Cusolito. Jellyfish Scientist Join us for a reading and fun science activity! Thursday, April 24th 2:00 pm at Sandwich Public Library Sandwich Library and Titcomb's Book Shop

Book Launch Week Continues!
Tomorrow I'll be at Sandwich Public Library, sponsored by Titcomb's Bookshop.
(See link in bio for my full appearance schedule) #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews 🌊

Today is the last day to preorder #JellyfishScientist. Preorders go a long way to helping authors. If you know you want a copy, please preorder it. Thank you! (Link in bio). #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM 3/3

Cover of the book shows Maude Delap looking out at the reader through a jar that holds a large medusa. She's smiling. A gold JLG medal is in the bottom right corner.

Preorder signed copies of Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas through @eightcousinsbooks 🔗in bio for details. On sale April 22! #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM 🌊

Three women are in this photo taken inside the museum. An exhibit about the “tetrapod trackway” (mentioned in my last post) is behind them. Marie sits in a chair. She’s wearing a blue rain jacket and red shoes. Michelle is standing behind Marie to her right wearing black. Michelle's long brown hair is down around her shoulders. Nita is standing behind Marie to her left wearing purple pants and sweater and a long greenish trench coat.

Nita and Marie opened the museum especially for my visit. We spent a lovely few hours together talking about Maude specifically, and Valentia Island in general. If you ever visit the area, please stop in to see the museum. Valentia has a fascinating history. (link in bio) #JellyfishScientist

A single story low building with cream colored walls and wooden shingles. There are four windows across the front with 6 panes over 6 panes. A ramp leads to a blue door. A small black sign with white letters reads: Knightstown National School 1861/1911.An upside down Currach (Irish row boat) is in front.

Meet Maude Delap #11: Valentia Island Heritage Centre.
Photo 1: This small, local museum houses Maude’s scientific items shown in my previous posts (microscope, bell jar, whale vertebra). During Maude’s time, the current Heritage Centre was the Knightstown National School.
#JellyfishScientist 🌊

Cover of the book shows Maude Delap looking out at the reader through a jar that holds a large medusa. She's smiling. A gold JLG medal is in the bottom right corner.

Preorder signed copies of #JellyfishScientist through @eightcousinsbooks 🔗in bio for details. On sale April 22! #WomenInStem #STEMinist #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM

Seaside rocks with fossilized tracks. A red arrow drawn into the photo points at the tracks.

🧵Meet Maude Delap #10: Tetrapod trackway. Tetrapods were one of the first animals to walk on land, about 385 million years ago. These tracks were only discovered in 1992, so Maude never knew they were there. 1/4 #JellyfishScientist #STEAMTeamBooks 🌊

Upcoming Appearances (Details at link in bio) April 22, 2 pm Eight Cousins Books April 24, 2 pm Sandwich Public Library April 25, 11:30 am WHOI, Falmouth April 28, 4 pm Simmons University May 3, 1 pm Mattapoisett Library May 10, 12 pm An Unlikely Story May 31, 10:00 am Book Love

Lots of events in Eastern MA over the next month+ to launch Jellyfish Scientist. I hope to see you! (NOTE: Some require RSVP. Details at the link in my bio.) #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #MarineScience #SteamTeamBooks #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews

Angled photo of the cover of Jellyfish Scientist reveals shimmery rainbow effect on the jellyfish.

ALL preorders from any bookseller receive the first edition with this lovely shimmery jellyfish on the cover. Only the first printing has this effect, so don’t delay!
#JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEM #kidlitbooknews

Cover of the book shows the title, Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Ellen Rooney. Maude looks out at the reader through a bell jar holding a jellyfish medusa. A JLG gold medal is in the bottom right corner.

This is the final week to pre-order #JellyfishScientist! It comes out April 22nd! All books ordered from Eight Cousins Books will be signed by me. (link in bio). #WomenInStem #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews

Flyer says: Storytime and Book Signing with Michelle Cusolito Join us for a reading and fun science activity! Thursday, April 24th 2 pm at Sandwich Public Library. Flyer includes logo from Sandwich public library and Titcomb's Book shop. Author photo shows Michelle holding a red atolla jellyfish

Cape Cod area folks, Save the date for this fun storytime and book signing to launch my new. We’ll also do a short science investigation inspired by Maude’s work. Thursday, April 24 2 pm Sandwich Public Library. Book sale and signing to follow. #JellyfishScientist #STEAMTeamBooks #MarineScience

Cover of the book shows Maude Delap looking out at the reader through a jar that holds a large medusa. She's smiling. A gold JLG medal is in the bottom right corner.

Preorder signed copies of #JellyfishScientist through @eightcousinsbooks 🔗in bio for details. On sale April 22! #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #STEMinist

Michelle holds her book Jellyfish Scientist in the Charlesbridge booth. She’s wearing a black Tshirt that says READ MORE BAN LESS and an Authors against Book Bans button.

Michelle stands at a high table signing Jellyfish Scientist. A line of librarians waits to have their books signed.

Thanks for a wonderful, whirlwind couple of days #TxLA25 and @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#WomenInStem
#JellyfishScientist #MarineScience #FreedomToRead #ReadFreely #Ilovelibraries 🪼🌊

🧵aesthetically acceptable by adding the upper Clock Tower including a four faced clock. Unfortunately the clock was put out of commission in 1922 and remained that way up to 1990. #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #WomensHistoryMonth #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience 3/3

Bright red clock tower sits in front of the harbor. A square shaped bottom is topped with a small cupola that holds the clock. Trim is painted white.

Cover of the book shows Maude looking out at the reader through a jar that holds a large medusa. She's smiling.

🧵Meet Maude Delap #8: Town Clock. This clock sits at the harbor, just down the road from where Maude lived. Text on the plaque reads: The town clock structure was built in the late 1800’s... #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #WomensHistoryMonth #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience 1/3

Michelle’s hand held over seaweed covered rocks. She’s holding a limpet shell, periwinkle, and vertebra (likely from a small fish).

Cover of the book Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas. Maude looks out through a bell jar holding a compass jellyfish.

Last couple of pics. Preorder signed copies of #JellyfishScientist through @eightcousinsbooks 🔗in bio for details. On sale April 22! #WomenInStem #WomensHistoryMonth #KidsLoveNonfiction  #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM

Michelle— wearing a bright red coat—is seen exploring along a rocky beach at low tide. She’s crouched down beside seaweed covered rocks picking up something that can’t be seen.

A great blue heron wades in shallow water.

Photos to highlight the beach further. Preorder signed copies of #JellyfishScientist through @eightcousinsbooks 🔗in bio for details. On sale April 22! #WomenInStem #WomensHistoryMonth #KidsLoveNonfiction  #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM

Meet Maude Delap #7:
Maude frequently explored here. I loved walking in her footsteps. I didn’t discover new animals but I saw a Great Blue Heron, lots of periwinkles, limpets, & a fish vertebra. Preorder #JellyfishScientist 🔗in bio. #WomenInStem #WomensHistoryMonth #SteamTeamBooks 🌊 #MarineScience

Michelle's long brown hair is down. She wears a purple v-neck sweater and spiral earrings and necklace. She's surrounded by lush greenery and the parsonage is behind her. The gray concrete building has lots of windows and two chimneys.

Cover of the book shows the title, Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illustrated by Ellen Rooney. Maude looks out at the reader through a bell jar holding a jellyfish medusa.

Meet Maude Delap #5: The Parsonage.
Maude’s family lived in the parsonage until her father, Alex, died in 1906. It's now privately owned. Preorder signed copies of #JellyfishScientist at🔗in bio. On sale 4/22! #WomenInStem #WomensHistoryMonth #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #STEAM

A clip from an interior image in Jellyfish Scientist shows Maude at her science table pouring water from a bucket into a bell jar. Assorted specimens surround her such a seashells, an egg case, and a vertebra on the shelf over her shoulder. Her golden microscope is to her left.

Maude was known for collecting shells, specimens & skeletons & bringing them to her home lab, which she called “the department.” This a clip of Ellen Rooney’s illustration of “the department” in #JellyfishScientist. (Preorder link in bio). 2/2 #WomenInStem 🌊#SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #STEAM

Michelle’s long brown hair is down and she wears a black top. She’s holding a large, white whale vertebra.

Meet Maude Delap #4: Whale vertebra. This whale vertebra Maude collected is currently housed at the Valentia Island Heritage Centre along with other artifacts that belonged to her. A whale expert told me it’s likely from a small, toothed whale. 1/2 🌊#SteamTeamBooks #JellyfishScientist #WomenInSTEM

And check out the trailer here.
#JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #WomensHistoryMonth #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM
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