Loved this. New resources for Curiosity Guild and learning in general. ( )

This book is a collection of essays and case studies from many different educators on the need for more designing, making, and playing for young people. The included authors work in everything from museums to K-12 schools to universities and beyond, with a common goal of working to bring hands-on activities to STEM education. There are plenty examples of STEM activities as well as the benefits of these sorts of activities.

Though not exactly a programming book, this would be useful for school or public librarians looking to start a makerspace or incorporate STEM activities into their programming. There are projects for all ages mentioned in this book, and most could be replicated in a library setting. This book is best for inspiration, though, since there are no specific instructions in the book. It would also help by providing some evidence to support the inclusion of makerspaces in a library in order to ask for funding. It does not go into detail about starting a makerspace or actually funding it, but that information can be found elsewhere. STEM educators and anyone interested in providing these kinds of projects for young people should pick up this book. ( )