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“This illustrated early-chapter book takes on sibling rivalry and STEM themes in a way that will resonate with many readers and encourage them to try new things.”

—Booklist

“This title approaches a common sibling frustration, refreshingly from the less-represented viewpoint of the younger child. Spot art breaks up the text and expands the humor, and back matter provides resources to help those interested in coding find a place to start.”

—The Horn Book

“Chapter-book readers will enjoy watching Lucy navigate the exciting world of computer coding and the complexities of having an older sister.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Lucy Lopez: Coding Star

Written by Claudia Mills
Illustrated by Grace Zong
Published by Margaret Ferguson Books

Third-grader Lucy Lopez and her older sister Elena created the Let’s Have Fun Club, where they designed their own badges to put in a handbook and make up lists of things they have to do to earn each one.

But now Elena is spending most of her time coding on the computer and Lucy feels left out. She decides to join the after-school coding camp in the hopes that Elena will want to add it to their Let’s Have Fun Club activities and it can be something they can do together. But when Lucy proves to be a natural, Elena is none too happy—why does Lucy have to do everything she does?

Look for the Spanish version, Lucy López: Programadora Estrella.

Part of the After-School Superstars series.

Primary ISBN: 9780823446285
Publication Date: October 2020
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Chapter Book, Age 07 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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