Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Computer Programmer, Storyteller |
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| Nationality | Finnish |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Finland |
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Bio/Wiki
| Linda Liukas is an author, illustrator, and educator from Helsinki, Finland. | |
| She is best known for the Hello Ruby children's book series, which introduces children to computer science in a playful way. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 153 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Blue/Hazel |
| Hair Color | Extra Light Ash Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Aalto University, Stanford University |
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| Degree | Engineering, Product Engineering |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 29/08/2016 |
Family
| Husband | Ville Vesterinen |
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| Parents | Names Not Known |
| Siblings | 1, Name |
Career
| She founded Rails Girls, a global community that helps women learn sketching, prototyping, and basic programming. | |
| She has worked with Codecademy and delivers keynotes, webinars, and workshops on technology and creativity. | |
| She created a screen-free playground in Helsinki where children can learn how computers work. | |
| She designs playgrounds and urban learning environments inspired by computer science. |
Favourites
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| Favourite Movie | Harry Potter |
| Favourite Destination | Helsinki (Southern Capital of Finland) |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/lindaliukas/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaliukas/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She developed an interest in web design at the age of 13. | |
| 2. In 2001, she designed a webpage in Finnish dedicated to Al Gore. | |
| 3. She is the creative mind behind 'Hello Ruby', a book introducing kids to computers. | |
| 4. She co-established Rails Girls, a worldwide initiative focusing on teaching programming to girls. | |
| 5. Currently collaborates with Codecademy, an online learning platform. | |
| 6. Recipient of the 2013 Ruby Hero award and honored as the Digital Champion of Finland. | |
| 7. Her TEDx speech at CERN discussing children and technology has amassed over 1.5 million views. | |
| 8. Born and raised in Helsinki, Finland. | |
| 9. Her Hello Ruby children's book series has been translated into nearly 40 languages. | |
| 10. Forbes magazine included her in its list of Europe’s Top 50 Women in Tech. | |
| 11. She created a playground in Helsinki where kids can learn how computers work without a single screen. | |
| 12. She designs playgrounds and urban learning environments inspired by computer science. | |
| 13. She has lived in Paris since 2022. |