Big Manny
Manny attended the University of East London where he received a BSc and a MSc in Biomedical Science.
Big Manny is a science-focused music artist, author, and content creator from the United Kingdom whose real name is Emanuel Wallace.
It was during the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that he began sharing educational videos. During this time, he worked as a science technician in a secondary school.
He noticed that many students were struggling with scientific concepts and began creating entertaining short videos using relatable language to explain scientific phenomena and chemistry.
Since he started uploading, he has gone viral and now has more than 1.6 million followers on Instagram and 2 million on TikTok. His videos have been praised for being engaging, humorous, and accessible, particularly the one demonstrating the reaction of the sodium-potassium alloy.
Outside of social media, he has branched into media and mainstream education. He has also partnered with brands such as
Network Rail and
BMW and worked on BBC’s
Bitesize alongside Blue Peter to explain scientific concepts using easy-to-understand words and contexts.
Big Manny has earned critical acclaim for his work, and in December 2024, he won the inaugural TikTok Awards as the
Education Creator of the Year.
In 2024, Big Manny published his debut work,
Science Is Lit.
In the work, he asks his audience to perform hands-on and fun chemistry using ordinary things.
He introduces elemental concepts in chemistry through vibrant visuals and slang-filled language. It also comes with more than 20 experiments across themes such as making plastic from milk, crystallization, lava lamps, and chromatography.
In 2025, he came back with the work
Awesome Electricity and Mad Magnets.
In the work, he teaches physics to his audience through hands-on experiments on friction, electricity, circuits, magnetism, and sound waves. He guides his young audience through activities such as lifting objects with static charge and a pencil, building electroscopes, and bending water.
It combines playful language, illustrations, and scientific rigor to make for what has been called an engaging and fun introduction to physics that makes learning easier through experimentation.
Big Manny: Awards & Accolades
Manny's book, Science is Lit was nominated for the British Book Awards, Children's Illustrated Book of the Year, in 2025.
Big Manny: F.A.Q
What was the first book Big Manny wrote?
The first book written by Big Manny was Science is Lit, published in 2024.
What was the most recent book Big Manny wrote?
His most recently released work was Awesome Electricity and Mad Magnets on May 22nd, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Big Manny?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Big Manny book is
Science is Lit. Here are his most popular books:
- Science is Lit (8.67)
Are there upcoming new books by Big Manny?
Big Manny does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Big Manny written?
Big Manny has written 2 books. All of his books are in the Science is Lit Series.