Encourage girls to see themselves in STEAM-related professions with empowering fiction and nonfiction books aligned to these five themes:
Rising Voices: Girls in STEAM | Grades K–5
Empowering Girls in STEAM
Inspire young girls to cultivate a passion for STEAM with book collections that celebrate them as curious and creative problem-solvers.
Rising Voices: Girls in STEAM | Grades K–5
Empowering Girls in STEAM
Inspire young girls to cultivate a passion for STEAM with book collections that celebrate them as curious and creative problem-solvers.
Prepare Today’s Girls for Tomorrow’s Careers
Persistence
What qualities help people keep trying when they face challenges?
Curiosity
How do people show their curiosity by asking questions and searching for answers?
Creative Problem-Solving
How does creativity help people understand a problem and figure out a solution?
Vision
How does observing carefully help people understand the world?
Leadership and Collaboration
What makes someone a good leader or team member?
We have to be intentional about nurturing girls’ interest early. It is essential for girls to see people in the field who look like them.
—Michelle Pierce, Middle School Computer Science Educator, Mallard Creek STEM Academy, Charlotte, NC
Integrate STEAM into Your Literacy Lessons
Build reading and STEAM-related skills at the same time with research-based teaching materials and digital resources included with your library.
Recent data from Code.org shows that girls’ participation in computer science drops off as they get older—participation in elementary school begins at a rate of 49%, which drops to 44% in middle school, and down to 32.5% by high school.
Code.org, CSTA, ECEP Alliance (2024). 2024 State of Computer Science Education. Retrieved from https://advocacy.code.org/stateofcs
See the Research
Every Scholastic Education solution is backed by rigorous research—and Rising Voices is no exception.
Rising Voices White Paper
Research shows that students of all backgrounds benefit from access to diverse books. Learn more about why culturally rich stories matter in our Rising Voices white paper.
The Power of a Diverse Classroom Library Webinar
Join Superintendent, Dr. M. Ann Levett and Harvard-trained surgeon and author, Oneeka Williams, as they discuss how educators can use inclusive classroom libraries to elevate engagement and achievement for all students.
The Protagonist Chart
Get a glimpse at the status of diversity in children's books with this easy-to-share graphic.
Meet the Mentors
Get to know the diverse team of doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and artists who helped make this collection possible.
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali is an actress, singer, producer, writer, and winner of five NAACP Image Awards.
Dr. Duriya Aziz
Dr. Duriya Aziz develops curriculum programs based on Singapore mathematics pedagogical principles and oversees Scholastic’s global education business.
Estephanie Mosquera-Ortiz
Estephanie Mosquera-Ortiz is a teacher and the founder of Beaut&Beast Co., a lifestyle and education company for women and children.
Dr. Ronke Olabisi
Dr. Ronke Olabisi is an associate professor of biomedical engineering at UC Irvine and has degrees in mechanical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering.
Dr. Oneeka Williams
Dr. Oneeka Williams is a Harvard-trained urologic surgeon and the award-winning author of the Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo book series.
An Empowering Library for Every Grade
Each grade level (K–5) includes:
50 Books (25 titles, 2 copies each)
Each book was carefully selected to broaden students' perspectives and authentically represent diverse cultures and experiences.
5 Teaching Cards
Teaching Cards show you how to use each anchor text as an interactive read-aloud that builds vocabulary, reinforces reading strategies, and stimulates discussion.
Teacher’s Guide
Discover tools to lead whole-class read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading with the texts in these libraries.
Digital Resource Site
Access instructional support for teachers to explore themes, initiate important conversations, and model excellent writing.
More Rising Voices Libraries
Build truly inclusive classroom libraries with our other Rising Voices collections.
Celebrating Black and Latino Boys
Celebrate boys of color as the heroes of their own stories.
Celebrating Girls of Color
Tear down stereotypes and build up girls of color.
Elevating Latino Stories
Share the joy and diversity of Latino experiences with your students.
Inspiring Students en español
Celebrate historically underrepresented communities in English and Spanish.
