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Taylor's Toy

Written by Julianne Choy 

Illustrated by Maria Hecher 

Meet Taylor the kitten!

She just broke her toy and is ready to go to the store to buy a new one, when her older sister Katniss explains that she can use the engineering design process to design a new toy herself! Throughout the book Taylor asks questions and learns the ins and outs of the engineering process, all with Katniss as her mentor and guide. You and your child can follow along with Taylor as she defines the requirements, brainstorms different ideas, and prototypes her design for test! Each spread features bright colorful illustrations and fun rhyming phrases to keep even the youngest readers engaged.

 

Publisher: Independently Published, October 30, 2021

 

The joy of Taylor's Toy:

Discover that feeling of pride and accomplishment that comes with creating something yourself. This children's book is perfect (purr-fect?) for inquisitive children in your life, as well as for parents looking for a cute refresher on the engineering design process. Engineering doesn't have to be scary... "no need to fret. Let's design something new, even better I bet!"

Daddy, How Do Planes Fly?

by Chris Ryan Miller

"Daddy, How Do Planes Fly?" is a dynamic introduction into the fantasy of flight. From Chris, "The title is inspired by the specific question I once asked my father. The question can be asked to whomever though, so I ask you make that personal to the reader! This story is also a direct need I sought to fill from my community outreach to leave a piece of me with students. This brightly illustrated story shows children the primary principles of flight: roll, pitch, yaw, and thrust. What better way to introduce a strong vocabulary and airplane feature recognition to young readers as they take their first steps on the road to independent reading."

 

Publisher: Christopher Miller, November 20, 2011

 

Why we love this children's book:

Chris Miller introduced himself to me as a aspiring aerospace manager... oh, and a children's book author! It was the first time "someone like me" had shared that they had taken the courageous leap to create a book of their own to promote STEM to the next generation. I love the charming inquiry from a girl and boy. And the simple, welcoming way the author explains the basics of aerospace engineering in an accessible, fun way. But mainly I love that Chris's willingness to take the leap and self-publish planted the seeds in my brain that I might one day do the same.

Making Flex Work

by Wendy A. Cocke

Does the idea of a nontraditional work schedule elicit fear in you? What about excitement? Either way, it’s time to broaden your perspective on what professional success can look like. Even if you’re a ‘yes’ person, who struggles with the guilt of letting people down if you challenge the status quo, you can. It’s time to reframe your professional life and consider customizing a schedule that works best for all the parts of your life.

 

Above all, you will discover that by redefining your professional boundaries, you will be able to do your best work while simultaneously being the best version of yourself at home too.

 

Publisher‏:‎ Engineering Leadership Solutions LLC

July 6, 2022

 

Why we love Wendy, and anything she writes:

In the face of the age-old belief that flexible work schedules are 'career limiting,' Wendy boldly challenged this notion. In this engaging read, Wendy reveals how she applied her small business owner mindset to a corporate environment.

In an era where many companies are scaling back on work-from-home and hybrid options, this book is a must-read for every working parent seeking to craft their unique path to flexibility.

 

She Engineers

by Stephanie Slocum

Discover your path to career success with 'She Engineers,' a powerful and practical guide penned by engineer and mom of 3 girls, Stephanie Slocum, P.E. Crafted for the ambitious female engineer who wants to have a life, this book unveils proven tactics that transcend the male-dominated workplace barriers and propel you toward the recognition and influence you deserve.

 

Master the art of leveraging your strengths, navigating gender biases, and enjoying meaningful work without sacrificing your personal life.

 

Publisher: ‎Engineers Rising LLC

January 19, 2018

 

Why we love She Engineers:

Stephanie offers a relatable and highly accessible "how to" for any woman pursing a career in STEM. Her actionable advice from communication style to breaking bias makes this a “career success guide” every woman engineer should own.

 

While targeted to the earlier career engineer, Stephanie’s experience as a working parent in the field shines through. She shares relatable experiences in conjunction with her data-driven insights. 

 

 

Extraordinary Engineers, Vol. 1

by J.A. Sanchez + 14 Extraordinary Co-Authors

Getting a glimpse into the fascinating world of people who have had the courage to boldly walk out their dreams will give you the courage to pursue yours. Stepping into their shoes and learning how they overcame challenges to take their engineering journey from the impossible to the extraordinary will inspire you.

 

Extraordinary Engineers takes an in-depth look into the lives of Female Engineers of This Day and Time. You will read about their journeys into engineering, their current roles and responsibilities, as well as their challenges and successes. You will be inspired by these extraordinary engineers and be ready to take the next step in your own journey.

 

Publisher: Radiant Pearls Publishing

June 18, 2023

 

A different approach to shared stories:

Justina is raising up the voices of STEM women for all to hear! As she states in the book, "Representation is powerful, and it matters." This book shares personal stories from a wide array of women in STEM professions, from Lennis Perez, a chemical engineer turned chief wellness author, to Mandy Zhao, who was "born to be an engineer."

 

Enjoy each unique story and get inspired today!

 

Retaining Women in Engineering

by Robert N. Stavig & Alissa R. Stavig, MD

The daughter-father team of Alissa and Robert Stavig comes from two different STEM fields. He is an engineer. She is a doctor. Women make up 35% of MDs (and nearly half of medical school graduates are woman!), but women only make up 15% of engineers. They wanted to know why, and what can be done about it.

This textbook takes industry standard principles, such as lean and the A3 problem solving process, and reimagine them as tools to empower women in engineer.

 

Publisher: CRC Press

November 22, 2022

 

What stood out to us:

While getting girls interested in STEM is a hugely valuable endeavor, it is only part of the solution if we want to close the gender gap in engineering. Retention matters.

 

We also appreciate that a lot of the messaging within is written from the perspective of an ally, and directed towards aspiring allies in leadership.

 

 

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