Key Lime Publishing is proud to announce the upcoming release of Nerd Girl News: The Science of Standing Out as a Girl in STEM, a vibrant new middle-grade book by Jennifer Swartvagher. Set to launch on January 13, 2026, this inspiring series opener combines a relatable fictional story with real-world science, proving that “nerd” is a title to wear with pride.
In Nerd Girl News, readers meet Lucie, a science-loving seventh grader who refuses to let a boring teacher ruin her favorite subject. Armed with a lab coat, Wi-Fi, and her three best friends, Lucie transforms her basement into a studio and launches her own broadcast to make science fun, approachable, and cool. From chemistry experiments and coding digital games to building robots and winning the science fair, Lucie shows the world that girls belong front and center in the lab.
Nerd Girl News: The Science of Standing Out as a Girl in STEM (ISBN: 9781684818891) is available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and bookstores nationwide.
