Author Description

Nahla And The 3D Machine A STEM-inspired rhyming children's story, based on true events. 'Meet Nahla, a young girl who loved to create. Her heart was as big as the smile on her face. A problem-solver with a head full of questions, cheeky ideas, fun jokes and suggestions.' When news of a global emergency is televised, an eight-year-old Nahla quickly discovers there is a national shortage of protective equipment, which is crucial and very much needed. Using her compassion and her grandma's 3D printer, Nahla sets out to create a solution, but as quickly as Nahla puts her grand plan into action, she is faced with a huge dilemma, stopping her in her tracks. A heart-warming and wonderful STEM story about persistence and problem-solving, based on true events. This story, is one that will inspire young readers (both boys and girls) to follow their passion, encouraging them to be thoughtful, innovative, free-thinking and fearless in pursuit of their dreams and ideas. ***GLOSSARY INCLUDED*** About the Author: Co-written by Nahla-Rose Bartlett-Vanderpuye, (now aged 10), alongside her parents Charlene Russell & Joseph Bartlett-Vanderpuye. Join Nahla as she retells her real-life adventure!