The Science of Boys
Written by Emily Seo; Illustrated by Gracey Zhang
A 12-year old science-minded girl, Emma Sakamoto, tries to fit in by pretending to be an expert about something she knows nothing about: The Science of Boys. One twist of the truth leads to a tornado of deceit and Emma must figure out what is truly important before ruining everything good in her life. Science is uniquely interspersed throughout this story of family, friendship and what it means to belong. Published by Tradewind Books 2022.
BC Yukon Book Prize 2023 Sheila A Egoff Finalist; Snow Willow 2023 Finalist; Chocolate Lily 2024 Finalist.
Featured on CBC television, CBC radio, CityTV, UBC Science Magazine
Our World: Japan
Words by Emily Satoko Seo; Art by Aunyarat Watanabe
Float through cherry blossoms, walk through a peaceful garden, eat treats with red bean paste and more. A board book as part of a global series. Published by Barefoot Books 2022.
The Perfect Sushi
Miko likes everything to be perfect, but making sushi is difficult. Will Miko discover the secret ingredient to making the perfect gift for her grandmother’s birthday? Published in 2023 by Barefoot Books.
Work in Progress
Emily is currently working on a new middle grade novel that explores fortunes and superstitions, a project supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. She is also working on the sequel to The Science of Boys.
Emily writes everything from board books to technical science articles, with a focus on middle grade novels and picture books. Her main interests include writing about science, nature, food and culture, both fiction and nonfiction.