A story of creativity, teamwork, and girl power!

Why This Book?

By age 6, children begin to believe STEM is ‘for boys.’ Despite performing just as well as boys in STEM subjects, girls often lose confidence — not ability — as they grow. Lily’s Bright Idea aims to inspire girls to see the limitless potential of their ideas and embrace the world of STEM.

28%
Female
representation
in STEM careers
81%
Girls are 81% more
likely to pursue STEM
if encouraged by a parent
11-14
The age when girls
start losing interest in STEM
due to social pressure
46%
Of high school girls
don’t believe they’re “smart enough”
for their dream job

Join Lily and her friends on an exciting adventure in their treehouse! When an unexpected power outage leaves them in the dark, Lily's quick thinking and resourcefulness lead to an illuminating solution.

With a little help from Grandpa George and a lot of determination, the girls embark on a mission to create their very own solar-powered light. Working together, they prove that they can overcome any challenge

Support Her STEM Journey

Encourage your young innovator's curiosity with hands-on STEM learning! Check out these STEM kits available on Amazon that complement the themes of Lily's Bright Idea. Whether it’s building circuits, exploring renewable energy, or diving into engineering, these kits provide fun and educational experiences that empower girls to explore the world of science and technology.

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What You’ll LOVE


- An empowering story that showcases girls in STEM Themes of friendship, creativity, and problem-solving

- Introduction to renewable energy concepts

-Beautiful illustrations that bring the treehouse adventure to life

Perfect For!


- Young readers aged 6-10

- Parents and educators looking to inspire interest in science and engineering

- Storytime sessions focused on teamwork and innovation

The Reviews Are In!

"In today’s world, where empowering young girls in STEM is more vital than ever, Lily’s Bright Idea shines with purpose. Renee Gorrell—owner of a woman-owned company developing cutting-edge software solutions—understands what it takes to inspire confidence and creativity. With heart and vision, she encourages girls to explore their ideas, embrace their curiosity, and see themselves as future leaders in innovation, design, and discovery."

- Rick Klinedinst, President/CEO
 MidAmerica National Bank

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Renee Gorrell

Since beginning her career at CSE Software as a software developer in 1992, Renee Gorrell has steadily worked her way up the ranks to become co-owner of the technology firm. Now as CEO, she leads a team that creates and supports software to solve workplace challenges around the world. She also serves as co-owner of CSE’s sister company, Simformotion LLC, which designs, manufactures and sells heavy equipment training simulators. As co-owner of women-owned and operated companies, she is passionate about encouraging young girls to pursue technology careers and stands as a prime example showing them what is possible.