I’m very interested in the good and bad ways science is depicted in children’s media. This is important stuff for parents and educators to be aware of if we hope to draw more kids into exploring the STEM subjects! With that in mind I plan to write occasional reviews, with a focus on attitudes toward science.
This month I’m helping fourth graders at Sangre Ridge here in Stillwater write songs based on the sci-fi book City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. Since I’ve read, outlined, and thoroughly discussed the book with the kids, I thought I’d take the opportunity to post my first book review. Don’t worry, I won’t include any spoilers.
