"Celeste Saves the City" is a must-read book about a little girl with a big dream! When the main character has to leave her home in New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina, she vows to come back and help her city. As she grows older, she does just that and applies her engineering skills to prevent her city from flooding again! Written by real-life civic engineer Courtney Kelly, this book takes readers on a journey that shows how a dream has the power to solve problems.

For educators, this is a tool to expose students to the world of civic engineering. In addition, it can be used to show students that their dreams have the potential to make an impact in the world. For kids, this book allows them to see a Black engineer solving realistic problems. Kids interested in engineering will love the storyline while also learning what it means to be a civic engineer.

This must-read book would be an amazing addition to your STEM section in your home or school library. To buy this book, click the link below!