$15.95 USD
Scheduled for Release in July 2026
Who Knows What Smart Is?
Written by Oyeyemi Bamidele
About This Book
Who Knows What Smart Is? is a thought-provoking picture book for early readers ages 6–9. When a Smart Machine arrives in Room Seven with one job, to decide who is smart, it measures every child by the same rules: speak quickly, use the right words, and never mix things up. But Dami, a multilingual girl who thinks and speaks in two languages, doesn't fit neatly into the Machine's system. When the class faces a problem no one, not even the Machine, can solve alone, it is Dami's ability to think across languages and worlds that helps unlock the answer. Warm, timely, and gently powerful, this story invites young readers to question what intelligence really means, and to celebrate all the ways they are smart that a machine might never see.
Key Features
Redefines What It Means to Be “Smart”: Challenges narrow, score-based definitions of intelligence and invites readers to see multiple ways of thinking, learning, and expressing knowledge as equally valuable.
Powerful Representation of Multilingual & Multicultural Identity: Centers a bilingual protagonist and celebrates translanguaging as a strength, helping diverse readers feel seen, validated, and empowered.
Timely Exploration of AI in the Classroom: Engages with real-world conversations about technology, equity, and algorithmic bias through the “Smart Machine,” making it highly relevant for today’s education landscape.
Promotes Inclusive, Collaborative Learning: Shows how different thinking styles—visual, verbal, kinetic, and multilingual—combine to solve complex problems, reinforcing the value of diverse learners working together.
Built-In Discussion & Classroom Engagement Tools: Includes thoughtful discussion questions and educator notes, making it ideal for read-alouds, SEL conversations, and critical thinking in classrooms and homes.
Product Details
| ISBN | 9781971794785 |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| Ages | 6–9 |
| Interest Level | Grades 1–4 |
| Pages | 20 |
| Publisher | e-Robotic Press |
| Weight | 1 lbs |
| Dimensions | 8.5" x 11" |
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Language | English |
| Publication Status | Forthcoming |
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