STEM LITERACY • NATURE • DISCOVERY
The STEMinist Bookshelf
An ages 13+ STEM and nature book society featuring literature, biographies, research, discussion, professional connections, and related experiences.
IN DEVELOPMENT
The STEMinist Bookshelf connects reading with scientific curiosity, environmental stewardship, leadership, career exploration, and meaningful conversation. Reading schedules and discussion dates will be added as cohorts and facilitators are confirmed.
Suggested reading groups are provided to organize the donated collection. Final selections may be adjusted for reader readiness, curriculum goals, and publisher guidance.
Elementary and Early Middle Grades
The Girl Who Could Fix Anything
Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer
By Mara Rockliff
Engineering, inventive problem-solving, and a pioneering woman in STEM.
Donated by Candlewick Press, with recognition to Mara Rockliff.
Middle Grades
The Line Tender
By Kate Allen
Marine science, grief, resilience, and scientific curiosity.
15 copies donated by Penguin Young Readers.
The Amazing Generation
By Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
Digital well-being, healthy technology habits, and real-world connection.
100 copies donated by Penguin Young Readers.
Rewilding
By David A. Steen
Wildlife, biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem restoration.
25 copies donated by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group.
An Immense World: Young Readers Edition
By Ed Yong, illustrated by Rebecca Mills
How animals sense and experience the world.
24 copies donated by Random House Children’s Books.
High School and Advanced Readers
The Disappearing Spoon
By Sam Kean
Chemistry and the human stories behind scientific discovery.
10 copies donated by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
The Language of Trees
By Katie Holten
Environmental literacy, art, language, and living systems.
20 copies donated by Tin House.
The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs
By Tristan Gooley
Observation, natural patterns, landscapes, and outdoor science.
Five sample copies provided by The Experiment.
Donor Recognition
Styled by STEM gratefully recognizes the publishers, authors, illustrators, and supporting teams whose book donations help girls explore STEM through literature. These contributions strengthen our literacy programming and help us build a lasting collection for future reading circles, field experiences, professional connections, and community discussions.
- Penguin Young Readers, Kate Allen, Jonathan Haidt, and Catherine Price
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and Sam Kean
- Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and David A. Steen
- Random House Children’s Books, Ed Yong, and Rebecca Mills
- Tin House and Katie Holten
- The Experiment and Tristan Gooley
- Candlewick Press and Mara Rockliff
Reading Schedule
Schedule Coming Soon
Future reading selections, meeting dates, discussion leaders, professional connections, and related experiences will be posted here after they are confirmed.
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