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Hidden Heroes in Technology
By Carol Kim
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Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are ready to be recognized.
From creating color television to the first search engine to computer chips, these heroes saw a world no one else thought was possible. Get to know how these innovators created their inventions and how they are still making an impact.
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Carol Kim
Carol Kim lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and one very well-behaved dog. Her childhood was spent in Southern California, where she grew up eating kimchi every day. She writes both fiction and nonfiction for children. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking and traveling, and exploring food from different cultures.
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