Larissa Theule

Larissa Theule is the author of several books for children, including the first book in the Material Marvels series, Concrete: From the Ground Up. She is also the author of Kafka and the Doll, illustrated by Rebecca Green, and A Way with Wild Things, illustrated by Sara Palacios. She was inspired to write about the history of materials science because she believes that tracking the course of human innovation can help guide us to where we’re going next. Having lived in many different parts of the world throughout her life, Larissa Theule now lives in Southern California with her family and dog.