Women in Science & Quarto Classroom

Written By: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara Illustrated by: Marie Curie: Frau Isa Amelia Earhart: Mariadiamantes Ada Lovelace: Zafouko Yamamoto For Ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: STEM, Science, Aviation, Historical Figures, Feminism, Chemistry, Computers. Summary: I think it goes without saying that we love trailblazing women, especially when they’re underrepresented in their chosen fields….

Ada Twist, Scientist

Written by: Andrea Beaty Illustrated by: David Roberts For ages: 4-10 years Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, STEM, Women in STEM, Family, Love, Acceptance, Social-Emotional Development.  Summary: In a flowing and lyrical story, we learn about Ada, who did not speak until she was 3 but left a path of destructive curiosity in her wake wherever she went.  When she did…

Who Says Women Can’t Be Computer Programmers? The Story of Ada Lovelace

Written by: Tanya Lee Stone Illustrated by: Marjorie Priceman For ages: 6-9 years Language: English Topics Covered: Women in STEM, Historical Figures, Women in Science, Feminism, Bravery, Courage, Individuality. Summary: Ada was a young girl who lived in the English countryside.  She had a wild imagination and a mother who thought a wild imagination was dangerous.  Ada’s father was the famous poet,…

This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer

Written by: Joan Holub Illustrated by: Daniel Roode For Ages: 3-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: Strong Women, Activism, Civil Rights. Summary: This board book introduces women throughout history at a basic level for young children. Impressive vocabulary to use with children will help develop their literacy skills, either by reading it themselves or listening…