Helaine Becker’s new book Smart Machines introduces young readers to artificial intelligence (AI) and how this technology will influence humanity now and in the future. Read on to learn about what inspired her to write the book and how she feels about AI. What inspired you to write the book? …
Our garbage doesn’t have to be trash. Waste can be a resource and tool to help the planet. In What a Waste, young readers discover cutting-edge projects and actions they can take to reuse and repurpose garbage. Hear from the author, Karen Tam Wu, on her inspiration behind her debut …
In Frieda Wishinsky’s new book, young readers learn about parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and why it’s important to protect them for future generations. Hear from Frieda about what inspired her to write Keep Our World Green and what some of her favorite parks are. What inspired …
There are animals and plants in the skies, deep underwater, on clifftops, in caves, underground and from long, long ago that remain hidden from the world. In Michael Bright’s new nonfiction book, Above, Below and Long Ago, kids can catch a rare glimpse of these elusive plants and animals. Hear from the …
In 1948, Larry Kwong made history as the first player of Asian descent in the NHL when he played one shift with the New York Rangers. But even though Larry’s achievement happened more than 70 years ago, his contribution to hockey is only now being recognized.
On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the “whites-only” section of a movie theater. Her heroic act inspired Black community leaders and made her a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality.
