I love NASA.

One of the best conversations I had all year about writing kids books was recorded. We talk about "Spark" but also about why writing for kids is important. (Hot take: If you don't like the world, do something to shape the future.)

@affinitolit.bsky.social

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Happy Pi Day!

Things look like they have resolved now. Thanks for pre ordering.

North, South, East, and Gladys West: How a Mathematician Helped Shape GPS - Candlewick Press Gladys’s mind swirls with numbers and shapes as the world enters the high-tech space age. This is the lyrical true story of a groundbreaking Black mathemat...

Gladys West, a pioneer behind GPS, left us a technology to help us find our way.

I am proud to reveal the cover of the book on her life and work.

www.candlewick.com/978153625576...

#STEM

Science stories for young readers

So grateful that SPARK was reviewed by Science. Being in this magazine is a dream come true.

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

I spotted Spark in the wild yesterday at the Stetson branch of the New Haven Free Public Library. It was such a thrill to see the book and such an honor to bring Jim West’s life story to young minds. Yay, #STEM.

Today is Jim West’s 95th birthday.
(He’s the pioneer behind the microphone.)

Today is Jim West’s 95th birthday.
(He’s the pioneer behind the microphone.)

The Mother Of GPS, Gladys West | The Lisa Wexler Show

Hello, friends.

I’m doing my part to buttress the legacy of Gladys West. Here is an interview from today.
If you use GPS, you have Gladys West to thank.

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Dr West was an expert in satellite geodesy. She used satellites to figure out the shape of the earth (or the geoid). This is a key bit of information needed to determine our elevation in GPS.

Sad news. Dr. Gladys West passed on January 18. She was a pioneer behind GPS. If you use GPS, you have Dr. Gladys West to thank.

“The time is always right to do what is right.” MLK Jr.

Happy New Year!

Thanks so much.

Authors like Angeline Boulley and Ainissa Ramirez help young readers see a wider range of representation We discuss a new picture book about inventor Jim West and hear from Angeline Boulley, bestselling author of young adult novels like 'Firekeeper's Daughter' and 'Sisters in the Wind'.

So grateful for the chance to talk about SPARK on the Disrupted podcast from @ctpublic.bsky.social

www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt...

#kidlit #stem

Science Book Gift Guide 2025 STEM-related books for any time of the year

I’m grateful for the wonderful review from American Scientist. The editors encouraged their readers to put “Spark” on their gift list.

www.americanscientist.org/blog/science...

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 2026

I’m so grateful that “Spark” is on the #NSTA list of outstanding books. What an honor!

www.nsta.org/outstanding-...

Next up, ep. 378C: Meghan sat down with scientist/author Ainissa Ramirez to discuss her children’s picture book debut, SPARK: JIM WEST’S ELECTRIFYING ADVENTURES IN CREATING THE MICROPHONE. @ainissaramirez.bsky.social @mitpress.bsky.social

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After visiting a school, I’m reminded of how important it is to tell kids great #STEM stories.

Thanks so much for the opportunity.

For those who celebrate…

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I enjoyed talking about my new book, SPARK, at the @ncte.org conference in Denver 💫

A big thank you to my fellow panelists, @moyuksel.bsky.social, @mcusolito.bsky.social, @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social, and @macappiello.bsky.social 🤓

@mitpress.bsky.social #ncte #kidsbooks #booksky #kidlit

I got the chance to listen to one of my heroes at the @ncte.org Denver conference this weekend: Ruth Simmons.

She’s very cleared eyed about how universities should operate in these times. Very inspiring.

#ncteconference #education #teachers #Blacksky #inspiration

I got the chance to listen to one of my heroes at the @ncte.org Denver conference this weekend: Ruth Simmons.

She’s very cleared eyed about how universities should operate in these times. Very inspiring.

#ncteconference #education #teachers #Blacksky #inspiration

This sweatshirt gets me 🤓 At @ncte.org conference in Denver

#ncteconference #WomeninSTEM 🧪 #science #booksky @mitpress.bsky.social #STEMforkids #STEAMforkids

@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
If you’re at #ncte this year, here’s a roundup of censorship-related sessions.

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This sweatshirt gets me 🤓 At @ncte.org conference in Denver

#ncteconference #WomeninSTEM 🧪 #science #booksky @mitpress.bsky.social #STEMforkids #STEAMforkids

Will do. Hope to meet you sometime soon. I can’t wait to hear this story.