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Dr Sheila Kanani

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About Dr Sheila Kanani

Dr Sheila Kanani MBE is a planetary scientist, EDI consultant, space educator and author, with a background in astrophysics and astronomy research from UK universities. She regularly acts as a science ambassador, visiting schools and speaking at events, and is an advocate for diversity in physics and astronomy. Sheila runs her company Her Place For Space from home, and enjoys walking on her local beach with her family of boys, playing sports, gazing at the stars, reading and eating (preferably reading whilst eating!). Her favourite planet is Saturn.

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Dr Sheila Kanani and Liz Kay

Out now! Can You Get Music on the Moon? by Dr Sheila Kanani, illustrated by Liz Kay. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

4 days ago

Dr Sheila Kanani and Liz Kay

Out now! Can You Get Music on the Moon? by Dr Sheila Kanani, illustrated by Liz Kay. Published by Puffin.

4 days ago

International Day of Human Space Flight

Read about it in Can You Get Rainbows in Space? by Dr Sheila Kanani from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

9 days ago

International Day of Human Space Flight

Read about it in Can You Get Rainbows in Space? by Dr Sheila Kanani from Puffin 

9 days ago

International Day of Human Space Flight

Read about it in Can You Get Jellyfish in Space? A World Book Day 2024 Mini Book by Dr Sheila Kanani from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

9 days ago

International Day of Human Space Flight

Read about it in Can You Get Music on the Moon? by Dr Sheila Kanani from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

9 days ago

World Storytelling Day

You'll love The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks by Dr Sheila Kanani and Nan Lawson. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

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