Pendred Noyce

Penny grew up in Silicon Valley before studying biochemistry at Harvard and medicine at Stanford. She has received recognition and numerous awards for her compelling body of work for young readers, particularly inspiring women in science, including: Magnificent Minds, Remarkable Minds, Inventors, Makers, Barrier Breakers, Mosquitoes Don’t Bite Me, Lost in Lexicon, Ice Castle, The Beechwood Flute and several titles in the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series. Penny challenges readers to grapple with issues related to women in science, women in history, identity and adolescence, resilience, family, and more. She is a powerful storyteller and an important voice in literature for children, teens & young adults.

Penny lives in Boston with her husband and enjoys biking, zip lining, snorkeling, and traveling as much as she can. She has torn both ACLs and broken her collarbone once, all while skiing... but she still skis. Her five children, who all have fascinating and productive lives of their own, come and go.