celebrating women. inspiring girls. 

Values

Gender Equality

Make STEM a safe and welcoming space for girls. Close the gender gap in STEM while normalizing women in STEM. 

Diversity

Highlight diversity in STEM to provide 'window' and 'mirror' perspectives to all girls.

Scientific Thinking

STEM activities encourage girls to take action and apply scientific principles to their everyday lives. 

Female Leadership

Introduce girls to 'real' modern role models who are educated career women, leaders, and explorers.

Global Mindset

Encourage girls to be curious and kind, and to embrace differences. 

about the Series

The Look Up Series is a nonfiction biography series inviting 8 to 12-year-old girls into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math while celebrating diverse female role models in S.T.E.A.M. careers. Each title is a unique blend of biography content, actionable advice, and S.T.E.A.M. activities. Written by award-winning American Girl author Aubre Andrus.