"girls can be engineers. we can be pilots or archeologists.
we can be anything."
Our story stars a young girl named Hannah who is in search of a career for her school's upcoming Career Day. Each time she chooses a career, such as a veterinarian, pilot, and archeologist, she becomes discouraged because her chosen careers seem to be only for boys. With the help of her mother, a structural engineer, she learns she can do anything despite her gender.
the author.
Jamila H. Lindo was born in Jamaica and grew up in both London and New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with minors in Environmental Engineering and Religious Studies from Manhattan College. In addition, she holds a Master of Science from Columbia University in Construction Administration.
Her engineering and construction experience ranges from transportation engineering in New York City to Microsoft's global data center construction. Now, a problem solver at Meta, Jamila is a prime example of how girls can do it all.
Jamila has a passion for encouraging young girls, especially those of color, to explore STEM fields.
what reviewers are saying:
Beautiful
"This book shows girls can do anything they want. I give it five stars."
Carls
"Super sweet.
So richtig was vor allem ganz junge Mädchen brauchen...
Girls can be anything
they want."
I have not read this book, but the person I gave it too as it arrive just in time for bedtime book selection at our home wanted me to say to the author …… and I quote “ Girls Can Do anything”… that’s my Daughter. Thank you for this book. Namaste 🙏🏼
Lewis P.
"Jamila, thank you for your authorship! As a proud Black American aunt at this time in history, I became excited to learn of a new title to pass on to my family, specifically to my girl nieces! The illustrations are so inviting. The story line is strong and encouraging. The flow and words are easy enough for lower to upper elementary…it can be enjoyed in personal reading as well as for class sharing, and that’s again and again!! Thank you!
Aunt & Teacher
thank you for
your donation.
To contribute to our mission of diversifying children's literature and introducing children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), we have donated over 250 copies of
"Girls Can Be Engineers" to children's hospitals, after-school programs, shelters, and organizations focused on promoting children's literacy. Thank you for your contribution.
"I can be anything I want and I should not let other people discourage me"
Ann, a student in Kenya
contact us.
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email at info@jhlindoauthor.com