Mosatche, Lawner and Matloff-Nieves have written an excellent book to open our eyes to the overt, and at times subtle, messages that girls receive about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This book provides parents and educators with research, suggestions, as well as personal stories from female STEM professionals. The authors provide activities, advice and even worksheets to guide you through fun ways for girls to experience and enjoy science, technology, engineering and math. As a female who has loved science throughout my life, majoring in biology and working in the field of information technology, I encourage you to read this well written and carefully researched book. Once you have read it, nurture a young girls interest in STEM.

As an executive at a non-profit specializing in girl development,I thoroughly enjoyed Breaking Through!, a lively, engaging read for parents, educators, and others interested in bridging the stubborn gap between girls and technology. This book is much needed at time when women make up only 30% of the workforce in companies such as Google, Facebook, and Apple – fact I learned in this research-based book. 

I loved the pithy quotes sprinkled throughout reminding us how important it is for girls to have the “right” role models, fun experiences, and accurate media portrayals to explore and enjoy STEM fields.  

Not only does this book describe the breadth of STEM as a discipline and excellent career path but focuses on obstacles girls face, actions to enable girls to get and stay connected to STEM, and suggestions for girls with differing needs.With STEM such an integrated part of our lives, it is essential that females add their points of views and experiences. This book tells us how.