Rosemary Mosco
Science Writer & Naturalist
Rosemary makes books, cartoons, and graphics that connect people with the natural world.
Her work has been featured by Audubon, Boing Boing, IFLS, Upworthy, Science News, The Huffington Post, It’s Okay to be Smart, The Mary Sue, The Times of India, and more, and was the subject of an award-winning museum exhibit. Find interviews with her in Birds & Blooms, Mother Nature Network, The NWF’s blog, and The Birdist, and on the ABA Podcast.
She’s represented by Seth Fishman at The Gernert Company. Her favorite glacial landform is the esker.
Photo by Adrianne Mathiowetz.
Online Comics & Science Art
Bird and Moon Comics & Charts
These comics and diagrams share the funny side of nature and discuss environmental issues. They were part of an exhibit of STEAM comics at AAAS headquarters. Find merchandise for sale through TopatoCo.
Wild City Comics
Rosemary co-created this strip about urban ecology with author and illustrator Maris Wicks. It’ll tell you how cicadas make noise and why sparrows roll in dirt. It features scientists, including those studying owls in Australia and agoutis in Brazil.
Other Work
Other Comics: The Nib, Torontoist, Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs, Nature Ecology & Evolution.
Art and Design for Nonprofits: posters, infographics, logos, stickers, tshirts.
Books & Articles
Birding Is My Favorite Video Game
A collection of Bird and Moon comics published by Andrews McMeel.
Reviews: School Library Journal | Birds & Blooms Magazine | Audubon | Comicosity | Geek Dad
“She is the rare humorist who understands nature and biology well enough to make even the most cranky birder crack a smile.” –BirdWatching Magazine
Solar System: Our Place in Space
A funny, friendly intro to the science of the solar system for ages 9-12. Published by First Second. Art by Jon Chad.
“An anything-but-boring introduction to the beautiful mysteries of the universe.” –Kirkus
“A story line infused with humor and drama . . . budding astro-tourists in middle elementary grades will happily sign up for repeat journeys.” –School Library Journal, starred review
The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid
An illustrated guide to 100 of the world’s most mesmerizing wonders. It’s published by Workman. Ages 8-12.
“A worldwide collection of superior oddities…One delectable sampler of wonders, there for the asking.” –Kirkus
Other Work
Articles: Audubon, Mental_Floss, Mass Audubon’s Connections.
Blog Posts: Mass Audubon, Nature Conservancy Canada, Living Alongside Wildlife.
Talks & Walks
When she’s not writing, she’s out in the field doing some amateur nature photography and trying not to feed the mosquitoes.
