The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is thrilled to host children's author Ruth Spiro on Saturday, October 21 at 10:30 am to celebrate the release of her new picture book, How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up. The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids, and grown-ups, to the coding world. Join us for a special story time and book signing featuring this fun and informative book, perfect for kids ages 4 to 8! 
 
More About the Book: Grown-ups do NOT have all the answers! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn the basics of coding, including hardware, software, algorithms, and debugging. Cleverly disguised “pro tips” suggest best practices for teaching any topic. Fun and fact-filled, this picture book will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
 
More About the Author: Ruth Spiro is the author of the best-selling Baby Loves Science series, which has been praised for introducing "big science to little minds with the skill of a neurosurgeon" (Matthew Winner, All the Wonders podcast). Ruth also wrote the Made by Maxine picture-book series. She speaks regularly at STEM and early-childhood conferences across the country. Learn more about her at www.ruthspiro.com. 
 
The Book Stall is an independent bookstore and cultural institution on Chicago’s North Shore. We’re known for our great selection of books, cards, and gifts, as well as our long-running author event series, including frequent Saturday story times. Learn more at www.thebookstall.com.