Elise Broach

Elise Broach is an acclaimed author of children’s books ranging from whimsical picture books to richly layered middle grade novels. Her works are known for their warmth, creativity, and ability to connect with young readers on both emotional and imaginative levels.

Broach’s middle grade novel Masterpiece received widespread recognition, including an E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and introduced readers to a charming friendship between a boy and a beetle with a knack for art. She has also written popular titles such as Shakespeare’s Secret, Desert Crossing, and the Superstition Mountain trilogy, blending mystery, history, and adventure.

Her picture books, including When Dinosaurs Came with Everything, My Pet Wants a Pet, and Bedtime for Little Bulldozer, delight younger audiences with humor, heart, and playful storytelling.

Parents, educators, and librarians value Elise Broach’s books for their ability to entertain while also sparking curiosity, creativity, and deeper thinking. With stories that range from laugh-out-loud fun to thought-provoking adventures, Broach’s works continue to inspire a lifelong love of reading in children of all ages.