Krista Burton

About Krista

SCIENTIST | AUTHOR | ARTIST

A smiling woman with dreadlocked hair styled in a high bun, wearing a checkered blazer, pearl necklace, and pearl earrings, holding a bouquet of purple flowers and a brown envelope, standing against a plain white background.
A smiling woman with dreadlocked hair styled in a high bun, wearing a checkered blazer, pearl necklace, and pearl earrings, holding a bouquet of purple flowers and a brown envelope, standing against a plain white background.

Krista Burton is an American Board of Radiology certified medical physicist with a passion for community engagement. As a children’s book author, she has poured her love of science, art, and storytelling into her debut work. She believes that blending STEM and art engages the youth to combine creative expression with critical thinking, making complex concepts tangible and exciting.

In addition to her clinical role, she serves as an outreach coordinator, developing community partnerships in underserved areas of Atlanta, GA. Through her nonprofit organization, Neighborhood FYErworks, she seeks to continue doing the work of uplifting the youth, bridging the gap between art and science, and serving as the representation that makes the difference.

BOOKS & ARTWORK

Cover of a book titled "Little Lady Stem" illustrated with a woman with curly hair, wearing purple glasses, sunflower hair accessories, and a green jacket, surrounded by yellow sunflowers and a colorful sunset background

Little Lady Stem

Meet Serenity “Stem” McCloud, a curious, book-loving introvert who feels out of place in the world. When a career fair introduces her to S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), she discovers that her nickname holds the key to her future. With confidence and imagination, Stem learns that curiosity can be a superpower—and that she’s destined for greatness!

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Grab your presale copy today and share Stem’s journey of discovery, confidence and wonder with the young readers in your life!

A collage of comic book pages with a cutout of a young girl laughing and smiling in the center. The background features various cartoon characters and comic story snippets, including headlines like 'Breaking Cat News' and 'Foom!'
A collage of comic book pages with a cutout of a young girl laughing and smiling in the center. The background features various cartoon characters and comic story snippets, including headlines like 'Breaking Cat News' and 'Foom!'

They Grow Up So Fast

They Grow Up So Fast reflects on the shrinking space of childhood in an age of constant exposure to adult themes and expectations. Through layered collages of Sunday comics from the Atlanta Journal Constitution and a central youthful figure, the original work highlights the tension between innocence and premature awareness, inviting viewers to reconsider how modern culture influences the pace at which children grow up.

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Original and Limited Prints Available.

COMMUNITY

Neighborhood FYErworks

Neighborhood FYErworks is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization with the mission of inspiring and empowering youth by integrating the creative power of art with the problem-solving potential of STEM to foster innovation, confidence, and leadership. As founder and president, I partner with others to design youth programs that spark curiosity, build confidence, and strengthen connections across Metro Atlanta.

To learn more about our programs, upcoming events, and ways to contribute, visit the Neighborhood FYErworks website.

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