Douglas Harris

Douglas is the author of the award-winning children's book Don't Be Mean to 13, co-author of the Stardust book series, co-author of Elle the Humanist, and a science education advocate. While studying biology in college, he discovered his other passions, business and writing. This gives Douglas the unique ability to bring science to life.

Douglas is the author of the award-winning children's book, Don't Be Mean to 13. In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers meet Thirteen, who is feared and disliked by some people for no good reason. Don't Be Mean to 13 is a charming story with adorably drawn characters for pre-readers, while at the same time presenting the ancient historical roots of a popular superstition and introducing older children to evidence-based, critical thinking.

Douglas co-authored the Stardust Book series with his daughter, Bailey. My Name is Stardust is the first in their series of children's illustrated science storybooks. Book two in the series, Stardust Explores the Solar System, was released in 2018. Book three, Stardust Explores Earth's Wonders, was released in 2019.

Douglas co-authored Elle the Humanist with his daughter, Elle. Elle the Humanist is a beautifully illustrated book presenting humanist ideas and ethics in a way that's warm, welcoming, and accessible for young readers. It features a foreword by renowned philosopher and author Daniel Dennett.

Douglas was a featured expert panel speaker at the 2017 BookCon in NYC on Science and Education. While releasing his book at BEA/NYC in 2017, he was interviewed by Helen Little for The Public Library Podcast on iHeartRadio about science, education and literature.