Elaine Kachala

Elaine Kachala writes bold, curiosity-fueled S.T.E.A.M. nonfiction that empowers young readers to imagine—and build—a better world with technology. Her newest book, Building Homes for All: Technology for a Fair and Green Planet (2026), is a Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection and earned a glowing Kirkus review. Her debut, Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution (2022) was named a Best STEM Book K-12 by the NSTA, and was a finalist for several major awards, including the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize, the Red Cedar Young Readers’ Choice Awards, and the SCBWI Golden Kite Awards. Before writing for children, Elaine spent over 20 years as a health policy writer and adviser. With degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Toronto and a master’s in environmental studies from York University, she weaves her knowledge into stories about real-life inventors who dream big while considering the health, social, and ethical impacts of their innovations.