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There’s a Robot at My Afterschool  is part of the seven-book There’s A Robot! series by Dr. Carlotta A. Berry, with illustrations by Anak Bulu. And this one? It brings engineering joy straight into a space many kids call their second home: afterschool.

How can I fix Astro? is the story of Raheem, a young Black boy who loves going to school, learning, and fixing things. His favorite activity is playing with the class robot, Astro. He uses Astro to learn all about STEM including how to build robots, program the brain, and use sensors to help robots see the world. One day Astro is not working properly, it can’t follow lines or track the flashlight. Raheem is on a mission to figure out what is wrong with Astro. Along with his f

What’s the matter with Orbit? is the story of Rashida, a young Black girl, and her robot, Orbit. She played with Orbit every day. One morning she noticed that Orbit was not acting the same. Its songs dragged, its lights were dimmer, and its color selection code made mistakes. Rashida was determined to figure out, What’s the Matter with Orbit?

Where will Dewey take me is the story of Elijah, curious Jewish boy who loves Saturdays. That's the day he visits the synagogue with his grandfather, then heads to the library for an afternoon of adventure. His favorite part is spending time with Dewey, the helpful library robot who always knows the perfect book to spark Elijah's imagination. This Saturday, Elijah wants to learn something new. He’s curious about the Dewey Decimal System and how robots like Dewey are made. As