5 Books to Read When You Want to Love STEM
- Ella Navarez
- Jan 13, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 14, 2023
Women continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields. With women accounting for only 28% of the STEM workforce globally, representation is more important than ever. They must be seen and heard in order for more women, particularly young women, to find a passion for STEM through representation in various media. If you are a bookworm who is still unsure about pursuing STEM, here are 5 books I recommend reading to change your mind!
1. Slay by Brittney Morris
Described as “Warcross meets Black Panther,” this fierce young adult debut novel follows a teen game developer who is up against a real-life troll who is out to destroy the Black Panther-inspired video game she created as well as the safe community it represents for Black gamers. If you want a story that is so diverse and adventurous, this book is for you!
Read the synopsis here!
2. My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth
If you love Taylor Swift and Robotics, I recommend reading this debut YA book by the bestselling author of The Atlas Six (under the pen name of Olivie Blake). My Mechanical Romance explores both the challenges that girls of color face in STEM and the vulnerability of first love with unfailing wit and honesty. A bonus fact, the main character is half-Filipino! So what are you waiting for? Read this if you want a swoon-worthy story that will make you feel all the feels!
Read the synopsis here!
3. Stalking Jack the Ripper Series by Kerri Maniscalco
Looking to start a new book series? Maybe start with four books that will completely captivate you! The Stalking Jack the Ripper series follows Audrey Rose Wadsworth, a lord's daughter who secretly studies forensic medicine, allowing her to investigate several serial killers and gruesome murders. If you enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope and are a big fan of the mystery genre, I highly recommend this book series!
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4. The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Are you a fan of romance novels? I've got you covered! The story follows Jess Davis, a single mom and data and statistics wizard who doesn't want to return to the dating scene until she learns about GeneticAlly, a buzzy new DNA-based matchmaking company that's predicted to change dating forever. Nothing can possibly go wrong, right? The Soulmate Equation, written by a New York Times bestselling author, offers a delicate balance between fate and choice that can never be calculated.
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5. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win The Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly
Do you need to read a nonfiction book? Then I highly recommend this! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden are four African-American female NASA mathematicians who helped achieve some of our space program's most defining moments. This book appears to have been adapted into a film! So, read the book first, then watch the movie!
Read the synopsis here!
If you want to give STEM a try, read the five books on the list! Hopefully, you will be able to recommend it to others as well! Happy reading, dear STEM gems!
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