In addition to the picture books, an accompanying guidebook provides resources, games, and printable activities. Covering topics such as binary, ciphers, using the command line, programming languages, sequencing, the basics of how computer systems and networks work, what hacking is, how to avoid phishing, how to be a good digital citizen and how to stay safe online, this set provides a comprehensive education on the basics of computer science for early childhood learners (integrating the Computer Science Teachers Association K-2 standards), with no background knowledge necessary.

Written in accessible, easy to understand language and featuring a diverse cast of underrepresented characters, these books will help you nurture and encourage a love and aptitude for STEM in curious children everywhere. They’re available through Routledge, Amazon, and wherever you buy your books.

Darren’s debut young adult novel, Light in the Canyon, will be published summer 2026 by Slant Books. More details and cover coming early in the new year.

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Darren designed and illustrated two picture books and a companion parent/teacher guide, written by Julie Darling. This engaging three book set provides caregivers and educators with the information they need to teach vocabulary and a basic understanding of computer science concepts to children ages 4-8. In Little Computer Scientists we join a group of friends as they explore the wonders of computer science, and in Little Hackers readers learn the story of how white hat hacker Zuri saves Grandpa’s computer from malware!