Lisa Rajan

Lisa Rajan

  • 5 stars across 36 books

Lisa Rajan writes children's books that raise aspiration, promote ambition and challenge gender stereotypes. She is the author of the Collins Big Cat Tara Binns titles, which introduce a range of STEM careers to a primary school audience through exciting adventure stories.


A scientist herself, Lisa has a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College. She has worked in scientific research, scientific publishing and medical copywriting, and was previously an elected member on Southwark Council.


She is married with three children and lives in south London. In her spare time, she runs marathons dressed as Wonder Woman.

27th May 2019

Tara Binns: Ground-breaking Fossil Hunter: Band 17/Diamond

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27th May 2019

Tara Binns: Trail-blazing Astronaut: Band 16/Sapphire

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28th May 2020

Tara Binns: Clued-up Detective: Band 17/Diamond

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3rd January 2022

Tara Binns: Visionary Volcanologist: Band 17/Diamond

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25th January 2019

Tara Binns: Double-Quick Doctor: Band 13/Topaz

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25th January 2019

Tara Binns: High-Flying Pilot: Band 12/Copper

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25th January 2019

Tara Binns: Big Idea Engineer: Band 14/Ruby

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