Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Computer Programmer, Storyteller |
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| Nationality | Finnish |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Helsinki, Finland |
Latest News about Linda Liukas
03/10/2025
Linda Liukas said the Ruoholahti Computer Playground was recognized with a Fast Company Innovation by Design 2025 honorable mention in the Urban Design category. The recognition highlighted the project’s design and its approach to making computer science concepts accessible through public space.
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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. | |
| She lives in Paris. |
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. |