Linda Liukas
1986
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photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: Finland
educated at: Helsinki Normal Lyceum, Turku School of Economics, Aalto University, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
occupation: teacher, children's writer, orator, programmer, illustrator
award received: Finnish State Prize for Children's Culture, Finnish Mensa Award, Inspiring Fifty Nordic
official website: lindaliukas.com
Linda Liukas (born 1986) is a Finnish children's book author, illustrator and an instructor for beginner programmers. In 2014, her Hello Ruby coding book for children raised $380,000 on Kickstarter becoming the platform's most highly funded children's book.In 2013, the European Commission gave Linda Liukas the title of "Digital Champion of Finland".In October 2015, Liukas delivered a keynote talk at TEDxCERN. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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