Grace Hopper:Queen of Computer Code

“If you’ve got a good idea, and you know it’s going to work, go ahead and do it.”
The inspiring story of Grace Hopper—the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science—told in an engaging picture book biography.

Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader—AND rule breaker, chance taker, and troublemaker. Acclaimed picture book author Laurie Wallmark (Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine) once again tells the riveting story of a trailblazing woman. Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English,” and throughout her life succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly is “Amazing Grace” . . . and a role model for science- and math-minded girl and boys. With a wealth of witty quotes, and richly detailed illustrations, this book brings Hopper to life.

Laurie Wallmark is passionate about getting the word out to young people about successful women in science. She has degrees in Biochemistry from Princeton University, Information Systems from Goddard College, and Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her debut book was a picture book biography of Ada Byron Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer. Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine?(Creston Books) received four starred reviews (Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist,?and?School Library Journal), praise in?The New York Times, and numerous awards. Laurie lives in Ringoes, NJ. Follow her on Facebook: @lauriewallmark.
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Katy Wu?is currently a Doodler at Google. With a BFA in illustration and entertainment arts from Pasadena Art Center College of Design in 2007, Katy has worked for Google, Laika, Pixar, CinderBiter, and Simon and Schuster. Her first picture book Dumpling Dreams (Simon and Schuster) is scheduled for spring 2017. Having worked on such incredible projects as the feature film Coraline, and various shorts (La Luna, Car Toons) as well as CG, 2D, stop motion, online games, and content for social media platforms, Katy is an incredible talent. She lives in New York City. Follow her online at katycwwu.tumblr.com.