Families who loved Who Says Women Can't Be Computer Programmers? by Tanya Lee Stone often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts to believe that certain hobbies or careers are restricted by gender, or when they need to see that 'math people' can also be poets and dreamers. This biography of Ada Lovelace illustrates how a childhood passion for both science and imagination can lead to world-changing innovation. It is an excellent choice for kids who feel like they do not fit into a single box, celebrating the marriage of logic and creativity. The story follows Ada from her childhood, where she was encouraged to study numbers to counter her 'wild' imagination, to her adult collaboration with Charles Babbage. It emphasizes resilience and self-confidence, showing how Ada looked past the societal limitations of the 1800s to envision the first computer program. Ideal for children ages 4 to 9, it serves as both a history lesson and a powerful validation of a child's unique intellectual identity.
