Lauren Ipsum: A Story About Computer Science and Other Improbable Things

Lauren Ipsum: A Story About Computer Science and Other Improbable Things

<div><p><b>"Positive, smart, empowering philosophies and thinking skills couched in a wacky adventure." —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)</b></p><p><i>Lauren Ipsum</i> is a whimsical journey through a land where logic and computer science come to life.</p><p>Meet Lauren, an adventurer lost in Userland who needs to find her way home by solving a series of puzzles. As she visits places like the Push & Pop Café and makes friends with people like Hugh Rustic and the Wandering Salesman, Lauren learns about computer science without even realizing it—and so do you!</p><p>Read <i>Lauren Ipsum</i> yourself or with someone littler than you, then flip to the notes at the back of the book to learn more about logic and computer science in the real world.</p><p>"Filled with wit and wordplay, <i>Lauren Ipsum</i> is a lively and timely introduction to computing fundamentals that wisely avoids mentioning computers altogether." —Cory Doctorow for BoingBoing</p><p>"A looking glass tale for the computer age." —School Library Journal</p><p>"<i>Lauren Ipsum</i> is part of a much larger movement that seeks to bring programming skills to, well, everyone." —Wired</p><p>"Captures the spirit of problem solving and ignites readers' imaginations...introduces girls and boys to computer science —and to a new way of thinking and problem solving." —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and author of Lean In</p><p>"A fantastical journey into the 21st century tech 'Wonderland' that both educates and entertains." —Ruthe Farmer, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, National Center for Women & IT</p><p>Suggested for ages 10 and up</p></div>