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Vicky Fang

    Vicky Fang crafts technology experiences that ignite children's curiosity and innovation. Her work, which includes interactive buildings, home robots, and voice-activated games, stems from a deep commitment to early coding education, particularly for girls and minority groups. Fang's stories celebrate courageous and inventive girls in STEM, encouraging readers to embrace their own creativity and potential. Her writing is a testament to her passion for making technology accessible and empowering the next generation of creators.

    Cupcake Fix: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #3)
    Built for Speed: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #2)
    Making Waves: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #4)
    Ava Lin, One of a Kind
    Ava Lin, Best Friend!
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    • AlphaBot

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Even the youngest robotocists will love flipping the flaps to create their own robot—while exploring a simple A to Z roundup of robotics terms.Found your circuit-board head? Your voice-control torso? Your hydrojet feet? Hooray! You’ve made one of the 729 mix-and-match robots that are possible with this innovative flip-flap book. Alongside the bright and cheery illustrations of robot parts is a basic alphabetical listing of terms—from android to gears, neural network to program, wheels to Z-drive—and a basic definition of each. With a concealed spiral binding and sturdy card stock pages to hold up to enthusiastic flap-turning, AlphaBot is full of appeal for young robot lovers, preschoolers who love machines, and anyone looking for STEM books for the younger set. Back matter includes a brief explanation of the three key abilities of to sense, think, and act.

      AlphaBot
      4.8
    • Ava Lin, Best Friend!

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Ava Lin, a six-and-a-half-year-old with a knack for treasure hunting and a love for bubble tea, is eagerly anticipating her first day of first grade. Excited about the possibility of making a best friend, she embarks on a journey filled with humorous and sticky situations as she navigates the challenges of new friendships. Ava's resourcefulness and charm help her find her way through each mishap, making her first-grade adventure both entertaining and relatable.

      Ava Lin, Best Friend!
      4.5
    • Ava Lin, One of a Kind

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Ava Lin's determination to collect kindness tickets in her first-grade class for a coveted prize leads her to question the true meaning of kindness. While she excels at making lists and snacks, her focus on accumulating tickets makes her overlook the feelings of her best friend. This second installment in Vicky Fang's series combines humor and heart, featuring engaging graphic panels and delightful illustrations that highlight Ava's journey of self-discovery and the importance of genuine kindness over mere rewards.

      Ava Lin, One of a Kind
      4.4
    • Layla and the Bots are so excited to meet the animals at the Surfside Rescue Center! They meet a sea turtle, a sea lion, and a dolphin named Splash, who needs their help. Splash won’t eat unless there is music playing... but he likes to pick his own music! Can Layla and the Bots build a music machine that will do the job?

      Making Waves: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #4)
      4.3
    • The story revolves around Layla and her robot friends as they prepare for Blossom Valley's go-kart race. When fellow racer Tina requires assistance in constructing a cart equipped with hand-controls and unique features, Layla and the Bots step in to lend their expertise. This adventure highlights themes of teamwork, inclusivity, and problem-solving as they work together to ensure everyone can participate in the race.

      Built for Speed: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #2)
      4.4
    • Blossom Valley is opening a brand-new community center, and Layla and her Bots are playing at the opening, but the mayor is worried because not many people have signed up to come to the party; so Layla and her bots decide to build a cupcake machine to attract a crowd--but they are uncertain how to manage the variety of decorations proposed. Includes a DIY activity that readers can try at home

      Cupcake Fix: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #3)
      4.3
    • Layla and the Bots visit the Surfside Rescue Center, where they meet a dolphin named Splash, who will only eat when the music is playing, but is very picky about the music--so Layla and the Bots build a machine that uses the sound waves Splash communicates with to change the music.

      Making Waves: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #4) (Library Edition)
      4.0
    • The story revolves around the dynamic relationship between Dog Sniff and Cat Scratch, who share a home filled with both conflict and camaraderie. Their playful antics highlight moments of quarreling and cooperation, particularly when it comes to getting into mischief together. This charming tale captures the ups and downs of their friendship, showcasing the fun and challenges of living with a companion.

      A Pie for Us!: An Acorn Book (Best Buddies #1)
      4.2
    • The adventures of best friends Sniff and Scratch unfold in three humorous short stories. They find joy in the rain, experience a comical encounter with a balloon, and face their fears together during a lightning storm. Each tale highlights their friendship and the fun in everyday challenges.

      Rain Is Wet!: An Acorn Book (Best Buddies #3)
      4.1
    • Invent-a-Pet

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This picture book about finding your perfect pet introduces basic STEAM and coding concepts and some ridiculously adorable animals!

      Invent-a-Pet
      4.2
    • Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a Wish

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Blink is silly and Block is logical, but they quickly discover they’re best when they’re together. Blink is scanning the playground for treasure, but Block is pretty sure there’s no gold to be found. When Blink finds a penny and decides to make a wish, will these two new pals find treasure after all—or maybe something even better?

      Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a Wish
      4.1
    • Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Blink and Block are back in another STEM-inspired I Can Read Comic by author-illustrator Vicky Fang! Blink is silly and Block is logical, and they're best when they're working together! Whether they're searching for treasure, playing pretend, or learning to compromise, Blink's imagination and Block's clever ideas turn any ordinary day into the most fun ever. This time, the pair find a pile of boxes perfect for making a fort. But when the friendly competition starts heating up, will they be able to find a middle ground? Friendbots: Blink and Block Build a Fort is a Level Two I Can Read Comic, geared for kids who are comfortable with comics and can read on their own but still need a little help.

      Friendbots: Blink and Block Build a Fort
      4.0
    • I Can Code: If/Then

      • 22 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Delve into the fundamentals of coding designed for young learners, transforming their daily experiences into exciting educational opportunities. This book aims to spark curiosity and creativity in budding computer scientists, making coding accessible and fun through engaging activities and relatable concepts.

      I Can Code: If/Then
      4.0
    • The Boo Crew Needs YOU!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      An interactive picture book in which readers help the Book Crew -- a ghost, skeleton, and vampire-- fix various problems that get in the way of Halloween night fun.

      The Boo Crew Needs YOU!
      4.0
    • While Layla and her three Bots (Beep, Boop, and Bop) are setting up for their rock band's performance, she gets some bad news, Happy Days Amusement Park is closing; Layla thinks she has the perfect solution: turn the place into an amusement park for dogs--but the new rides have to pass a safety inspection before Happy Paws Amusement Park can open.

      Happy Paws: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots #1)
      3.7
    • Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Blink and Block are back in another STEM-inspired I Can Read Comic by author-illustrator Vicky Fang! This time, Block is drawing in the park, but Blink wants to play. So much, in fact, that Blink can't stop pressing Block's buttons . . . literally. Blink is silly and Block is logical, and they're best when they're together! Whether they're searching for treasure, playing pretend, or learning to compromise, Blink's imagination and Block's clever ideas turn any ordinary day into the most fun ever. Friendbots: Blink and Block Bug Each Other is a Level Two I Can Read Comic, geared for kids who are comfortable with comics and can read on their own, but still need a little help.

      Friendbots: Blink and Block Bug Each Other
      3.8