Dianna Hutts Aston

Dianna Hutts Aston is an American author specializing in award-winning children's books on science and nature, known for her lyrical, poetic style that explores topics like animal life cycles, rocks, and habitats. A former journalist with a background in journalism and political science from the University of Houston, she began writing picture books in the early 2000s while raising her children and has collaborated with illustrators on acclaimed titles such as An Egg Is Quiet and A Rock Is Lively. She has received multiple awards, including AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prizes, and engages in social outreach programs.