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10th Day of STEMas
On the 10th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark giveaway...a copy of Brilliant Baby Does Math! This board book is alot of fun to read with babies and toddler, but older children might appreciate it too. To enter, use the Rafflecopter below or link here and US residents only, please and thanks. Happy STEMas!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 21, 20211 min read


8th Day of STEMas
On the 8th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off, a copy of To the Rescue: Geeger the Robot . Perfect mix of robots and laughs for the young reader in your life. Enter using the Rafflecopter below or link here. Happy STEM-ing!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 19, 20211 min read


7th Day of STEMas
On the 7th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark giveaway, one copy of the picture book Frankenslime ! Any slime lovers will love this book, and it pairs well with this Jingle Bell Slime . Use the Rafflecopter below or the link here . US residents only please. Let us know what kind of slime is your favorite, Fluff, Glow-in-Dark, Edible, Tradional, etc., in comments below. Happy STEM-ing!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 18, 20211 min read


5th Day of STEMas
On the 5th Day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off, one copy of The Curie Society! This graphic novel has been on my TBR list for a few months, so hopefully the YA fan who wins this graphic novel enjoys it. Enter using the Rafflecopter below or click link here . US Residents only please. And leave a comment letting us know of any other YA books we should add to our TBR. Happy STEM-ing!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 16, 20211 min read


3rd Day of STEMas
On the 3rd Day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off the Layla and the Bots: Making Waves (4th in series)! We're hooked on these fun and every page illustrated chapter books-- perfect for kids 6-10 (plus/minus a year)! Enter Rafflecopter below or link here , and please US Citizens only. Happy STEM-ing!

Suzie Olsen
Dec 14, 20211 min read


2nd Day of STEMas
On the second day of STEMas, STEM Spark raffled off: 1 STEM book titled The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem . Jack was fascinated learning about the sewer system of London, and I thought of all my engineering friends whoever worked in water treatment-- this book's for you! Use the Rafflecopter below or link here , and please US residents only! Leave us a comment below on books you're looking forward to in 2022, STEM or non-STEM, and

Suzie Olsen
Dec 13, 20211 min read


STEM Product Review: Code Breaker, Spy Hunter (Book) Plus #Giveaway!
Hi STEM Sparkers! It's my birthday soon, and all I want for my birthday was a COVID19 vaccine. And guess what? My birthday wish came...

Suzie Olsen
Mar 26, 20213 min read


Interview with a STEM Author: Kristen Nordstrom
Hello STEM Sparkers! How are you doing this week? Jack and I are marching on with online school (he does it and I facilitate) all while...

Suzie Olsen
Mar 19, 20213 min read


STEM Product Review: A Day in Code
STEM Sparkers, we have made it to March! I do sincerely hope that everyone is safe and healthy after the crazy winter storms and you...

Suzie Olsen
Mar 6, 20213 min read


MCBD Book Review: Emerald Jones: Fashion Designer Diva
Hi STEM Sparkers! Thanks for coming back this week. Because this week is Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) week! Woot, woot! ...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 27, 20212 min read


Product Review: Dorktales Storytime
Hi STEM Sparkers! I hope your January is going well. I'm very excited that my favorite day in January, Multicultural Children's Book...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 22, 20212 min read


STEM Product Review: Shrimp, Shrimp, Cuttlefish Plus #Giveaway
Happy New Year STEM Sparkers! It's been a busy week for Jack, Bobby and I. We waited for Santa Claus, played with the toys Santa left...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Interview with a STEM Author: Barbara Renner
Hi STEM Sparkers! This week I'm super happy to introduce you to STEM Author, Barbara Renner! Barbara and I have a special connection,...

Suzie Olsen
Dec 4, 20205 min read


STEM Book Recommendation: 2020 Edition Plus #Giveaway
STEM Sparkers, drum roll please! It's our annual STEM Book Recommendations plus giveaway! This book recommendation list is a part of the...

Suzie Olsen
Nov 26, 20201 min read


Interview with a STEM Author: Deborah Lee Rose
Hi STEM Sparkers! I hope you are well this week. COVID19 case numbers keep going up, so please stay safe and healthy; I care for you...

Suzie Olsen
Nov 13, 20204 min read


Interview with a STEM Author: Michele Knowlton-Thorne
STEM Sparkers, join me today in welcoming STEM author Michele Knowlton-Thorne! Michele and I have known each other for a couple of...

Suzie Olsen
Oct 15, 20203 min read


STEM Product Review: The Tiny Giant (Picture Book)
Happy Fall STEM Sparkers! It's kind of weird to say it's fall in Phoenix, since the temperature high is 105 degree Fahrenheit. But Jack...

Suzie Olsen
Sep 24, 20202 min read


Interview with a STEM Author: Laurie Wallmark
I'm nerding out right now STEM Sparkers! I got to interview author Laurie Wallmark (and I'm pretty sure I was only mildly nerdy and...

Suzie Olsen
Aug 28, 20203 min read


STEAM Activity: Counting Doughnuts
When I saw Dozen of Doughnuts (written by Carrie Finison and Illustrated by Brianne Farley) on another blog, I thought Jack might enjoy...

Suzie Olsen
Aug 25, 20202 min read


Interview with a STEM Author: Artemis Roehrig
Hi STEM Sparkers! Jack started Kindergarten online this week, and to say it's been interesting is an understatement. However, Jack,...

Suzie Olsen
Aug 17, 20203 min read
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