Bird and Moon Comics & Charts

These comics and diagrams share the funny side of nature and discuss environmental issues. They won the 2021 National Cartoonists Society’s award for Best Online Comic – Short Form, appeared in exhibits at AAAS headquarters and the Peabody Essex Museum, and were the subject of an award-winning museum exhibit at PRI’s Museum of the Earth. Find merchandise for sale through TopatoCo.

Other Comics Work

A Few Comics Clients: The New York Times, Ranger Rick, The Nib, Torontoist, Nature Ecology & Evolution, Pipe Wrench.

A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching

A national best selling popular science guide to a commonly seen bird, published by Workman.
Selected praise: ALA Booklist’s Top 10 Sci-Tech Books of 2021 | ABA Best Bird Books of the Year | BirdWatching Magazine | Forbes | Audubon | Bird Observer | Laura Erickson’s For The Birds

“the most perfect of popular science titles” –Booklist ★starred review★
“So joyful that it’s almost effervescent” –Foreword Reviews
“a leader of the flock, brimming with wit and knowledge”–American Birding Association’s Birding Magazine

Butterflies are Pretty…Gross!

A picture book about butterfly science, with art by Jacob Souva, out through Tundra Books.
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year
A Great Lakes Great Books 2022-23 K-1 Honor Book

“A witty look at the less-beautiful characteristics of butterflies.” –Kirkus ★starred review★

Flowers are Pretty…Weird!

A picture book about the weird side of wildflowers, with art by Jacob Souva, through Tundra Books.

“Both educational and humorous, this is highly recommended.” –School Library Journal ★starred review★
“A short, sweet and silly introduction to the concept of coevolution.”–Nature Ecology and Evolution

Birding Is My Favorite Video Game

A collection of Bird and Moon comics published by Andrews McMeel.
Selected praise: ALA’s Great Graphic Novels for Teens | Birds & Blooms Magazine | 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.

“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

A NYT-bestselling illustrated guide to 100 of the world’s most mesmerizing wonders. It’s published by Workman. Ages 8-12.

“Impresses the interconnectedness of the world upon readers, stoking their sense of respect, wonder, and opportunity.” –Booklist ★starred review★

Critter Chat

If animals could speak (and text and post selfies), what would they say? A pun-filled, surprisingly scientific book out through Nat Geo Kids.

“A feast for the eye, the inquisitive young mind, and the funny bone.” –Kirkus

Expedition Backyard

A graphic novel about urban nature, with art by Binglin Hu, out through Random House Graphic. Ages 7+.

A 2022 ALA Best Graphic Novel for Children and a 2023 CCBC Choice!
“The story of these two best friends brings to life a nonfiction adventure of finding wonder in nature everywhere, no matter where you live.” –Here and Now (NPR)’s Summer Reading Suggestions for Children 12 and Under

Other Writing Work

TV: Episodes and Interstitials for PBS’ Elinor Wonders Why.
Articles: Audubon, The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Mental_Floss, Mass Audubon’s Connections.
Blog Posts: Mass Audubon, Nature Conservancy Canada, Living Alongside Wildlife. Rosemary is a funny, thought-provoking speaker who delivers talks on nature, birds, comics, and science outreach and leads workshops for students of all ages. Interested in having her speak? Drop her a line.

Keynotes: Rio Grande Birding Festival, San Diego Bird Festival, Biggest Week in American Birding, Cape May Fall Festival, Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, Georgia Bird Fest, National Association for Interpretation, Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators Conference, Central Valley Birding Symposium, Klamath Falls Winter Wings Festival.

When she’s not writing, she’s out in the field doing some very amateur nature photography and trying not to feed the mosquitoes.