Women's History Month: Women in Botany
In our continued celebration of Women’s History Month, this week we’re featuring just some of the many women who have contributed to the...
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Susan Stark and Jennifer Coon
- Mar 14
- 1 min
Women's History Month: Women in Medicine
For the second week of Women's History Month, we're spotlighting some of medicine's most influential female pioneers! Healthcare is an...
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Susan Stark and Jennifer Coon
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Women's History Month: Women in Engineering
Which type of engineering best fits your personality?
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Ellie
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
New Picture Book, “Women in Engineering,” Confronts Underrepresentation in STEM
“It’s a joy to learn how women have, throughout time and place, used innovation to change lives for the better! With a charming...
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Alicia Winston
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Why Should Kids Learn About Meteorology
Meteorology is defined by National Geographic as the science of the Earth’s atmosphere. While many people associate this field solely...
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Ellie
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Thoughts From a New American Librarian
Enjoy this excerpt from an Association of Library Service to Children blog by Shahnoor Islam, translator for the bilingual...
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Caitlin Chang
- Oct 28, 2021
- 5 min
Worthy Cause: Reach Out and Read GNY Promotes Early Literacy in English, Spanish, Bengali, and More!
What could be better for a young child than a doctor “prescribing” reading? To increase early exposure to books, the national literacy...
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Caitlin Chang
- Sep 15, 2021
- 5 min
Worthy Cause: Rainbow Girls Make the World A Better Place
It’s easy to think of rainbows as nothing more than a backdrop for our favorite fairy tales, but for a group of young women around the...
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Ellie
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
Make the most of summer! Time for Swimming, Picnics, and Reading
It’s hot outside, but it’s never too hot to enjoy a good book! Summer reading is more important than ever, especially with so many...
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Ellie
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
June 1st is International Tabletop Day!
Today’s holiday recognizes all the games you play on a tabletop—from chess and checkers to Pictionary and puzzles. If you haven’t had a...
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Ellie
- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
Women in Physics Celebrates Diversity in STEM
"Science is all about wonder. Women in Physics gets us wondering how the world really works. It introduces children to the female icons...
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Ellie
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Día Day!
April 30th is nationally recognized as El día de los niños / El día de los libros (Children's Day / Book Day) or simply called, Día Day....
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Ellie
- Mar 16, 2021
- 1 min
Which woman in physics would be your lab partner?
Whether it’s by building lego sets with friends, digging in the dirt outside with the neighborhood kids, or by testing out hypotheses...
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Ellie
- Mar 9, 2021
- 1 min
Which discovery fits your personality?
Large and small, all scientific discoveries help us build a better understanding of our world. From some of the early scientists who...
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Ellie
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
A STEM Quiz for Women's History Month!
March is here. It’s time to celebrate Women’s History Month! This is our chance to honor the women who haven't always been recognized for...
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Ellie
- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
Time to Celebrate Amazing Women in Science!
21121 is a prime number, and it is today’s date, but it is more than that... it is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Just...
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Ellie
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
Studying the Past to Inspire the Future
"Women have lit up the scientific world since the dark ages (literally!), but their achievements have often been left in the dark." We...
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Ellie
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
Pieces and Pieces of Fun!
In this crazy time, people have discovered (or rediscovered) all different ways of relaxing. Have you made sourdough bread yet? Unearthed...
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Ellie
- Oct 8, 2020
- 2 min
Why biology is the perfect way to engage with science
Biology, the study of living things, might seem like an intimidating subject best left until high school, but it is actually one of the...
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Ellie
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
Which Woman in Biology are YOU?
Women have been making essential scientific discoveries since the dark ages (literally!), but their achievements often go unrecognized....
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