With an ever-growing need to engage young women in science and tech, Kimberly Bryant saw a lack of tech programming for girls of color. So, in 2011, the engineer and entrepreneur founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit with the tagline “imagine, build, and create.” Readers will learn how these same principles informed Bryant’s own rise as a pioneering African American tech innovator and be inspired by her determination to expose young minds to STEM fields.

Extraordinary Women Who Revolutionized Technology Embark on an exhilarating journey through the untold stories of the fierce female trailblazers who paved the way in the digital world. "Code Breakers: Women Who Shaped the Digital World" unveils the riveting lives and groundbreaking achievements of the icons in technology who defied odds and shattered stereotypes. From the inception of programming to the forefront of artificial intelligence, these visionary women have left indelible marks on the tech industry, and their contributions are vividly brought to life in this compelling book. Delve into the awe-inspiring legacy of Ada Lovelace, the world's first programmer, and Grace Hopper, the revered Queen of Code. Discover the untold heroics of the ENIAC Six and the inspiring journey of Evelyn Boyd Granville, who breached racial and gender barriers in the early digital age. Learn how Mary Allen Wilkes revolutionized user experience and how Frances Allen pioneered essential compiler technologies that underlie modern computing. This enriching narrative highlights the inspiring stories of Joan Clarke, the codebreaker at Bletchley Park, and Margaret Hamilton, whose software sent Apollo to the moon. Journey through the era of hardware innovation with Lynn Conway and the age of internet foundations with Radia Perlman. The book doesn't stop at historical achievements but brings you into the contemporary world with influential minds like Fei-Fei Li in AI and Kimberly Bryant, championing inclusion in tech education. "Code Breakers: Women Who Shaped the Digital World" is more than a tribute; it's a testament to the power of diversity, innovation, and resilience. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, history buffs, and aspiring coders, this book will leave you inspired to break your own barriers and shape the future.

A “lively” and inspiring look at some of the most important Black women in STEM from a Coretta Scott King Award winner—includes photos (Kirkus Reviews). Many Black women have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates more than fifty women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields. Meet a cybersecurity expert, a video game developer, a roboticist, an oncologist, and others. In these profiles, young readers will find role models, inspirations, and maybe even reasons to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow. These stories help young readers to dream big and stay curious. The book includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an index. “A master of the collective biography . . . impeccably researched.”―School Library Journal (starred review)

Technology is everywhere in the twenty-first century, and the industry behind these ever-evolving marvels needs to create products that appeal to all different backgrounds, races, cultures, genders, and abilities. Ideally, the creators should reflect this same diversity as well, making for more creative and forward-thinking technologies. In this revealing volume, readers will address issues such as the how and why of retaining minorities in the technological workplace and the inclusion of neurodiverse employees. Inspirational figures are featured throughout, giving readers motivation and hope for a more diverse future in technology.

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women's Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Businessfeatures groundbreaking figures in beauty, food, banking, technology, and many other areas. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Let Boundaries for Your Soul show you how to turn your shame to joy, your anger to advocacy, and your inner critic into your biggest champion. Do your emotions control you or do you control your emotions? Boundaries for Your Soul, written by bestselling authors and licensed counselors Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller, shows you how to calm the chaos within. This groundbreaking approach will give you the tools you need to: Know what to do when you feel overwhelmed Understand your guilt, anxiety, sadness, and fear Move from doubt and conflict to confidence and peace Find balance and emotional stability Gathering the wisdom from the authors' twenty-five years of combined advanced education, biblical studies, and clinical practice, this book will set you on a journey to become the loving, authentic, joyful person you were created to be. Praise for Boundaries for Your Soul: "Personal growth requires that we create healthy boundaries for our internal world, just as we are to do in our interpersonal relationships. When the various parts of our soul are connected and integrated, the result is that we heal, relate, and function at the highest levels. Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller have written a very helpful, engaging, and practical book on how to accomplish this process." --Dr. John Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of Boundaries and founder of the Townsend Institute "Boundaries for Your Soul spoke to me in echoes of already-known, yet-not-fully-applied truths, as well as with sweet new understandings. For both those familiar with Jesus' inner healing and those new to the process, there is real help here." --Elisa Morgan, author of The Beauty of Broken and The Prayer Coin, cohost of Discover the Word, and president emerita of MOPS International

“You forgot to buy milk!” “You never said anything about milk.” “Yes, I definitely did. You never listen.” “I do too listen. You never said milk.” “No, I did say milk. You just don’t listen.” We’ve all been in situations like this one–when a loved one unintentionally provokes a confrontation. What do we do? We stand our ground, push our point, and underscore our reasons. We do it because we know we’re right. What is it, deep inside our being, that refuses to budge, to give in, or to shut up before we’re embroiled in a fight we don’t want? Meet your baby self. According to Dr. Anthony Wolf, this childish personality comes out at home, at work, and in social settings–with spouses, significant others, colleagues, and even friends. The baby self doesn’t know when to back down, it doesn’t compromise, and it can lead you to make rash and, usually, wrong decisions. In this humorous, helpful, and eye-opening guide, you’ll learn how to deal with your baby self when it wreaks havoc on your life. Dr. Wolf provides alternate ways of responding to others when your baby self is ready to scream: It’s not fair! It’s not my fault! You are wrong! He offers ways to avoid the traps that sabotage all relationships, helps us recognize the false reasons we trick ourselves into thinking we are right, and teaches us how to let our mature side do the talking. With scores of examples of how innocent day-to-day conversations can erupt into conflagrations, Dr. Wolf shows you how to disengage fast and easily. The result? Peace, positive dialogue, and happier relationships all around–even if deep down you know you are right!