In honor of March 8’s International Women’s Day, consider She Can STEM by Liz Lee Heinecke and illustrated by Kelly Anne Dalton.
For thousands of years, women have made remarkable contributions to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)—even when doors were closed simply because of their gender. She Can STEM by Twin Cities’ very own science communicator, breaks those boundaries and inspires the next generation of innovators with the stories of 50 groundbreaking women in STEM.
The book explores the moments that lit these women’s passion, the challenges they fought through and the quirky interests that make them extraordinary beyond the lab. What’s truly unique? Every story comes paired with a hands-on experiment, so kids don’t just read about achievements—they try them out, making science fun and unforgettable.
Rima Parikh is the owner of The Thinking Spot, focusing on STEM-related books and games. Read more at thethinkingspot.us.
