After our very successful fundraiser and showing of the movie Hidden Figures, my sister recommended the book Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars, by Nathalia Holt. This sent Dr. Schultz and I into full-on investigation mode, learning more about women in math and science both in history and in literature, where we happened upon this great article in Elle Magazine, "8 Books by Women for Bill Gates to Read This Summer: A revised reading list," by Mattie Kahn. Wow! Whether you read the books on this list because you love math, science, physics, literature, feminism or just a plain old good story, there is something for everyone - males and females - to be found here. If you're a girl thinking about going into a STEM field, some of these books are must reads. Nothing is more encouraging or motivating than reading about someone who has blazed a trail, broken a glass ceiling, or gone where no one has gone before. For any girl who thinks they are not good at math (a surprising number of female students who qualify for ATYP math), and for any boy who thinks that girls are not as talented, these stories prove without a doubt that women are just as capable, and that achieving in these fields is entirely possible.
With Spring Break coming up, any one of these books would be a great option for inspirational reading during your vacation - or go out on your own and discover something that speaks to you, or makes you want to try something new, or aspire to something great. And then ALL of you - go out and conquer the world!
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