Space Times Matter – One Hundred Short Stories About the Universe by Michael Albrow to Be Showcased at 2025 ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia
A Fascinating Journey Through the Cosmos Told in 100 Bite-Sized Stories—A Must-Discover Title for Libraries, Educators, and Science Enthusiasts
Science isn’t just equations and data—it’s a human story of wonder, curiosity, and discovery. I wrote Space Times Matter to spark that same joy in others, no matter their background. — Professor Michael Albrow, author of Space Times Matter
The countdown to the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference is underway, with literary professionals, educators, librarians, and book distributors set to gather at the Philadelphia Convention Center from June 27–30, 2025. Among the standout nonfiction titles debuting at the event is Space Times Matter: One Hundred Short Stories About the Universe by Professor Michael Albrow, a world-renowned physicist whose passion for science communication shines through in this engaging and accessible work. Represented by Maple Leaf Publishing Canada, the book is designed to inspire readers of all ages to explore the universe—no PhD required.
Bite-Sized Science with a Big Impact
What are subatomic particles? Why do stars shine? What is dark matter? Space Times Matter is the ultimate companion for curious minds. In this collection of one hundred short, self-contained stories, Professor Albrow unpacks the wonders of space, time, matter, and energy in a conversational and often poetic tone. Free of complex mathematics and heavy jargon, this book offers approachable insights that spark curiosity and wonder.
From quantum mysteries to cosmic riddles, Albrow distills a lifetime of experience into digestible, story-driven narratives. Readers can jump into any chapter, making it perfect for classroom enrichment, casual reading, or inspiration at a museum or science center. The book concludes with a unique bonus: eighteen original science poems celebrating the harmony between science and art.
A Timely Addition to Public and Academic Libraries
As science literacy becomes increasingly essential, Space Times Matter arrives at the perfect moment. More than just facts and theories, the book offers an invitation to explore the universe with curiosity and joy. For teachers and librarians, it provides ready-made content for classroom discussion and public programming. For general readers, it’s a delightful window into the big questions of existence—presented in everyday language.
Whether on library shelves, in high school classrooms, university collections, or museum gift shops, Space Times Matter offers something timeless: the joy of discovery .
About the Author: Michael Albrow
Professor Michael Albrow brings six decades of scientific expertise and a lifelong passion for public science education to the pages of Space Times Matter. A Fellow of the Institute of Physics and the American Physical Society, Albrow has contributed to groundbreaking discoveries, including the top quark and the Higgs boson. His career began at the University of Birmingham and has included positions at Stockholm University and Fermilab, where he now holds the title of Scientist Emeritus.
He has co-authored hundreds of research papers on particle physics —and in 2022, he published Singularities and Infinities (American University Museum Project Space), a science-and-art book created in collaboration with artist Shanthi Chandrasekar. In his new book, Albrow translates a lifetime of complex research into an engaging, readable form for everyone.
A Highlight at ALA 2025
Professor Albrow will be attending the ALA Annual Conference, where Space Times Matter will be prominently featured at the Maple Leaf Publishing Canada booth. Librarians, educators, and book buyers will have the opportunity to discover this insightful and inspiring contribution to popular science literature.
Ideal for STEM outreach programs, adult education, science clubs, and readers of all ages, Space Times Matter provides a flexible format and an inviting tone that make it perfect for use in both academic and public settings.
Discover the Universe—One Short Story at a Time
With wit, warmth, and wisdom, Professor Michael Albrow offers more than a popular science book—he offers a celebration of curiosity itself. Space Times Matter invites readers to explore the cosmos not only with understanding but with awe.
For more information, media inquiries, or acquisition opportunities, please contact Michael Albrow at mikealbrow@icloud.com .
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