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I would recommend this resource to the teacher of the cohort, who might be catching up on AI themselves. SIRS Discoverer is a curated database that draws from thousands of global sources. The real draw here is their topic overviews, which highlight key vocabulary words, summarize competing viewpoints, and offer discussion questions. Free with a Pennsylvania public library card.

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A great starting place for the older members of this cohort, Gale in Context: Middle School includes a topic overview on artificial intelligence that can be accessed at two different reading levels. A list of related articles allows readers to follow their interest. Accessibility features also include language translation, display text options, the ability to increase or decrease font size, and a read-aloud options. Free with Pennsylvania public library card.

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This iOS app shares audio stories of more than 300 inspiring women, including programmers and other STEM heroes. The stories of Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper might be a good starting place. Featured on the ALA's ALSC 2023 Notable Children's Digital Media list. Free app with in-app purchases.

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Empowering Stories

We know the world will be better, stronger, and more just when girls have the same level of confidence as boys. So we use storytelling to show girls a universe of possibilities and inspire them to dream without limits. Because when she sees it, she can be it.

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A girl-driven edutainment company on a mission to inspire and instill confidence in girls. With our award-winning books and podcasts, along with toys and digital media, we introduce girls to diverse stories of extraordinary women from the past and present, and inspire girls to pursue their dreams without limits.

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A great fit for the younger members of this cohort, Thinkrolls Play & Code School is designed to encourage a love of coding and math in children ages 2–8. Although Thinkrolls is a paid, subscription-based app, it comes highly recommended: the app made the ALA's 2023 list of Notable Digital Children's Media in 2023. Paid subscription required.

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Avokiddo® : Award-winning learning apps for kids

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Thinkrolls • Avokiddo® : Award-winning learning apps for kids

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Unleash your child’s inner genius with Thinkrolls - the award-winning, logic, pre-coding and problem solving app for kids!

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All of the students in this cohort can explore Hour of Code, a free site designed to introduce computer science and programmer to learners of all levels, from pre-reader to grades 9+. The site's list of tutorials can be filtered by age, activity type, length, accessibility, and topic (one of which is artificial intelligence!). Free.

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Hour of Code

This year, we're taking Hour of Code to new heights by offering coding opportunities that encompass both artificial intelligence (AI) and non-AI components.

Want to keep learning? Go beyond an hour

Teachers: Host an hour or read the How-To Guide

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Use computer science to explore and learn about AI!

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The older members of this cohort might be interested in learning more about Python, the programming language that most developers use to program modern AI. This course from Khan Academy can get them started. Free.

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Intro to computer science - Python | Computing | Khan Academy

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In this course, you’ll use programming as a tool to measure environmental footprints, model infectious diseases, design game levels, and more. Starting with Python fundamentals like variables, conditionals, loops, and functions, you’ll grow your programming toolkit as you build a portfolio of projects that showcase some of the exciting ways you can apply programming to real world problems!

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Fine and performing artists have been viewing AI through a humanistic lens for decades. "AI: More Than Human," is an extensive online exhibition curated by London's Barbican Centre in partnership with Google Arts & Culture. Free.

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Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.

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Cohort members can search AP Newsroom to find articles and images that demonstrate how generative AI is impacting current events. They can also search for historical articles and images. This resource is most appropriate for ages 11 to 13. Free.

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An additional resource for researching the latest trends in and takes on artificial intelligence. I especially like the "Topic Finder" search function that presents search results as an infographic. Geared toward high schoolers, but also appropriate for middle school students. Free with Pennsylvania public library card.

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Assemble a reading list of AI novels in minutes with NoveList Plus, which allows users to search by topic, then filter by age, genre, and more. Promising titles—at a variety of levels—include Nathan Archambault's Rox's Secret Code (2018), David Almond's Brand New Boy (2022), Jessica Khoury's The Ruby Code (2023), Neil Shusterman's Thunderhead (2018), Greg van Eekhout's Cog (2019), and Ned Vizzini's Be More Chill (2004). Free with a Pennsylvania public library card.

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EBSCO Information Services, Inc. | www.ebsco.com

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Connecting readers, books, and libraries We believe books and libraries have the power to change lives. For over 25 years, we have been working with libraries to support their communities and change the future, one reader at a time.