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Ainissa Ramirez, PhD

@ainissaramirez.bsky.social

Scientist. Speaker. Writer. #Kidlit #Picturebook OUT NOW⚡SPARK: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone via @mitpress.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/SPARKbk 🎤

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Ainissa Ramirez, PhD@ainissaramirez.bsky.social · 2w ago

I am grateful for the [Starred] review from Booklist for "North, South, East, and Gladys West." This is the story of the "hidden figure" who pioneered a technology we all use today--GPS. Ask your library to pick up a copy. Thank you. www.candlewick.com/978153622531...

North, South, East, and Gladys West: How a Mathematician Helped Shape GPS - Candlewick Press

Gladys’s mind swirls with numbers and shapes as the world enters the high-tech space age. This is the lyrical true story of a groundbreaking Black mathemat...

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Anne Fausto-Sterling@birdlady.bsky.social · 2w ago

Becoming a parent lowers women's chances of getting university jobs and tenure, and reduces their publication output. www.nature.com/articles/d41... according to a Danish study. The reason is that women have almost five times the amount of childcare responsibilities than men have.

Motherhood derails women’s academic careers — these data reveal how and why

Mothers in academia take on considerably more childcare-related responsibilities than do fathers.

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Marianna Smith@mariannasmith.bsky.social · last mo.

Cover reveal for my illustrator debut There's the Rub, published by Charlesbridge! A joyful story about how friction is around us all day, everywhere. Available 2-23-2027! Preorder now to support! Thank you AD Ellie Erhart, MD Donna Spurlock, author Ainissa Ramirez, and the Charlesbridge team!

There's the Rub: The Hidden World of Friction

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Ainissa Ramirez, PhD@ainissaramirez.bsky.social · 5mo ago

One of the best conversations I had all year about writing kids books was recorded. We talk about "Spark" but also about why writing for kids is important. (Hot take: If you don't like the world, do something to shape the future.) @affinitolit.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2026/03/19/s...

SPARK: Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone by Ainissa Ramirez

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ainissa Ramirez about her new picture book: SPARK: Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone.

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Ainissa Ramirez, PhD@ainissaramirez.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Gladys West, a pioneer behind GPS, left us a technology to help us find our way. I am proud to reveal the cover of the book on her life and work. www.candlewick.com/978153625576... #STEM

North, South, East, and Gladys West: How a Mathematician Helped Shape GPS - Candlewick Press

Gladys’s mind swirls with numbers and shapes as the world enters the high-tech space age. This is the lyrical true story of a groundbreaking Black mathemat...

candlewick.com

Ainissa Ramirez, PhD@ainissaramirez.bsky.social · 8mo ago

So grateful for the chance to talk about SPARK on the Disrupted podcast from @ctpublic.bsky.social www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupt... #kidlit #stem

Authors like Angeline Boulley and Ainissa Ramirez help young readers see a wider range of representation

We discuss a new picture book about inventor Jim West and hear from Angeline Boulley, bestselling author of young adult novels like 'Firekeeper's Daughter' and 'Sisters in the Wind'.

ctpublic.org

Ainissa Ramirez, PhD@ainissaramirez.bsky.social · 8mo ago

After visiting a school, I’m reminded of how important it is to tell kids great #STEM stories.

Turn The Page! - Syosset Public Library 🎤 @splturnthepage.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Next up, ep. 378C: Meghan sat down with scientist/author Ainissa Ramirez to discuss her children’s picture book debut, SPARK: JIM WEST’S ELECTRIFYING ADVENTURES IN CREATING THE MICROPHONE. @ainissaramirez.bsky.social @mitpress.bsky.social turnthepage.blubrry.net/2025/11/27/t...