đź“š Join Us for Bibliofemme's Celebration of Ada Lovelace! đź“š
**Choose your own Ada Lovelace biography**
At the Bibliofemmes May meetup, we’ll explore the incredible life and legacy of Ada Lovelace, the visionary mathematician often credited as the world’s first computer programmer!
Also known as the Countess of Lovelace, Ada was more than just the only legitimate daughter of the famed poet Lord Byron—she was a brilliant mind who, working with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine, wrote what is now recognized as the first algorithm designed for a machine. Her work laid the foundation for modern computing, and her story is one of intellect, creativity, and perseverance.
We will dive into her groundbreaking achievements, discuss her impact on the field of computing, and reflect on the historical and cultural context of her life.
There are numerous biographies of Ada Lovelace and you're encouraged to select any one that appeals to you. If you're looking for suggestions, however, here are a few:
Enchantress of Numbers: A Novel of Ada Lovelace, by Jennifer Chiaverini
Ada, the Enchantress of Numbers: Prophet of the Computer Age, by Betty A. Toole
Ada's Algorithm: How Lord Byron's Daughter Launched the Digital Age Through the Poetry of Numbers, by James Essinger
Ada Lovelace: Computer Wizard of Victorian England (Great Victorians), by Lucy Lethbridge (Children's Book, age 11 and older)
