Books for Ada Lovelace Day

The uplifting story of a young Black scientist’s challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature’s most misunderstood animal—the shark.

Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina Nance shares her personal story of overcoming sexism, racism, and adversity, and appreciating the most important moments and people in her life by focusing on her lifelong love of the stars.

Geobiologist Hope Jahren has spent her life studying trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Lab Girl is her revelatory treatise on plant life—but it is also a celebration of the lifelong curiosity, humility, and passion that drive every scientist.

An elegantly written exploration of the cutting-edge science of the strangest and most remarkable creatures on our planet by a leading marine biologist.

A trailblazing labor rights and public health activist who took on the booming auto industry—stopping the deadly poison of leaded gasoline and saving millions of lives.

An inspiring, insightful read about how to overcome insecurities, build bonds, and break barriers.

This story follows the intrepid young women, the “Black Angels,” who were instrumental in helping find the cure for tuberculosis.