Illustrious Inventors: Picture Book Biographies (Read-Aloud)

Have you ever wondered who created the microphone in our phones? Or who discovered the science of black holes? Join this read-aloud to hear about the stories of these inventors of color! Ainissa Ramirez will introduce the man who patented the foil-electret microphone in Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone, inspiring readers of all ages to follow their curiosity and see what it ignites. Shruthi Rao, author of When Science Stood Still: How S. Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes, will read about Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, a brilliant scientist whose theories about black holes were scoffed at when he first presented them to the world's leading Western scientists. This read-aloud is perfect for science lovers, future inventors, and anyone aiming to inspire the next generation, and it will be emceed by the brilliant Cinnamongirls Elle and Naima This event took place in Downtown Berkeley, at the Bay Area Book Festival, May 29-31 2026.  Support our work and help to keep the Bay Area Book Festival 96% free! https://givebutter.com/writingthefuture Check out our upcoming events www.baybookfest.org Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baybookfest/