"Both girls are adventurers, but where Alice treads lightly on the leaves of logic under Lewis Carroll's direction, Lauren (or Laurie) plunges headlong into the infinite corridors of computer science."
--Prof. Benjamin Wells, ACM's Computing Reviews
"Lauren Ipsum is part of a much larger movement that seeks to bring
programming skills to, well, everyone."
--Wired
"Although this is perfect for the budding scientist or programmer, any kid looking for a silly story will be entertained and might accidentally learn to use logic to test new ideas."
--Booklist
"A fantastical journey into the 21st century tech 'Wonderland' that both educates and entertains."
--Ruthe Farmer, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, National Center for Women & IT
"Lauren Ipsum is a modern-day Alice, to be enjoyed by precocious children and philosophical adults alike. It is an enchanting fable that just happens to be grounded in fundamental concepts of computation."
--Jocelyn Goldfein, Former Director of Engineering at Facebook
"This charming book is a must-read for anyone looking to spice up their learning or teaching of computer science."
--Dr. Hélène Martin, University of Washington
"Through the unthreatening medium of storytelling, Lauren Ipsum sheds a positive light on computing for those who might otherwise miss out."
--Gail Carmichael, Carleton University faculty and Board Advisor for the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
"Lauren Ipsum is a wonderful guide to the ideas behind computing. I wish I'd had her as a friend when I was growing up."
--Dr. Robert St. Amant, author of Computing for Ordinary Mortals
"Bueno hits it right on the head; the story really is a lot of fun, and the ideas are presented in creative, lucid, and curiosity-inspiring ways."
--Brent Yorgey, The Math Less Traveled
"I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it as a gift for any child in your life."
--John Dupuis, Confessions of a Science Librarian
"An entertaining read."
--Slashdot, front page review
"Recommended for anyone of any age who wants to learn."
--The MagPi
"A great introduction to the thinking skills and concepts that make a great engineer."
--Embedded Computing Design
"A book that is a perfect companion for a young person learning to code."
--Testhead
"Loved this. I would highly recommend it for any child who is considering working in...any field that may require problem solving."
--Once Upon a Bookshelf
"I wish it were around when I was a kid."
--Cool Mom Tech
"If you'd like to encourage your young reader to learn more about computing, Lauren Ipsum is a must."
--Cute Everything
