Humans are awesome!

A Kid's Guide to Staying Smarter Than AI

Help your child unlock their amazing abilities and become unstoppable in the age of AI!

By Cal Lopez & Natalia Ulloa

Illustrated by Abdel Hassam

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Discover Your Hidden Powers

Every child has amazing abilities waiting to be unlocked!

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Mind Mastery

Learn the secret to being the boss of your own thoughts!

Unique path illustration

Your Unique Path

Discover why being yourself is your greatest strength!

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Hero Potential

Uncover the hero qualities that live inside you!

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The Wonder Within

Discover the magical thinking powers that make you special!

About the Book

In a world where artificial intelligence is everywhere—from voice assistants to learning apps—it's time to show our children their most amazing secret: they have superpowers that no computer will ever possess!

"Humans are awesome! A Kid's Guide to Staying Smarter Than AI" transforms the way children ages 5-11 think about technology. Through engaging stories, vibrant illustrations, and hands-on activities, your child will discover they're not just smart—they're uniquely, wonderfully, irreplaceably human.

Your child will unlock 5 incredible superpowers:

💙 The Feelings Detector - Understanding emotions in ways computers never can

The Imagination Machine - Creating original ideas from pure creativity

🎯 The Gut Feeling Guardian - Knowing when something doesn't feel right

🔄 The Change Champion - Adapting and problem-solving in any situation

The Right-and-Wrong Radar - Making ethical choices with heart and mind

Written by technologist and best selling author Cal Lopez and veteran educator Natalia Ulloa, this book combines 20+ years of educational expertise with deep understanding of AI technology. The result? A positive, empowering approach that teaches children to see AI as a helpful tool—while celebrating what makes them extraordinary.

More than just a book, it's a complete digital safety toolkit that teaches essential skills like protecting personal information, thinking critically about AI responses, creating original work, and maintaining healthy tech boundaries. Your child will learn to be the boss of their digital tools, not the other way around!

Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to raise confident, creative, tech-savvy kids who know their worth in an AI world. Because the future belongs to children who understand both technology AND their own amazing human potential.

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Target Age: 5-11 years
Theme: Digital Safety & Empowerment
Format: Illustrated Children's Book

Early Praise

"Lopez and Ulloa have crafted a practical, thought-provoking manual for kids on a topic that is likely at the forefront of parents' minds. They make their points in a fun and engaging way...The illustrations, with their short, choppy lines and plenty of shading that gives all of the diverse cast a joyful and dynamic sense of movement, complement the narrative. This combination—of a visually sumptuous feast and highly pertinent subject matter—is a superb pairing that teaches kids skills in a relatively new field through engaging instructions and compelling images. A beautifully illustrated children's guide to the intricacies of AI that celebrates the wonders of being human."

Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

'Engaging, thought-provoking, and eminently practical, Humans Are Awesome! is a wonderful book for supporting technology education both at home and in the classroom.'

"I highly recommend Humans are Awesome! … It's upbeat, reassuring, and full of practical tips for raising thoughtful, confident digital citizens. … A must-have for families, schools, and libraries!."

Jennifer Senick - Reedsy

"Humans are Awesome!" is an impressively informative and unreservedly pick for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library computer, machine learning, and AI collections.'

Jim Cox - Midwest Book Review

"Humans Are Awesome! teaches young readers in a fun way that AI is useful, but human intelligence, our emotions, and peculiarities are still unbeatable. Five Stars."

Diana Lopez - Readers' Favorite

"Humans Are Awesome is a lively and colorful children's book...a celebration of human "superpowers"...hopeful rather than heavy...a warm, thoughtful, and fun resource for any family navigating the wild mix of screens, apps, and gadgets in daily life."

Reader Reviews

Meet the Authors

Cal Lopez

Cal Lopez

Co-Author

Cal Lopez has spent his career building AI platforms and early childhood education programs that support neurodivergent kids. A winner of the MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 award, he has launched technology companies across three continents.

He's passionate about artificial intelligence, neurodiversity, and figuring out where people and code intersect. Humans are Awesome! is his first children's book, bringing his AI expertise to young readers in a playful, empowering way.

Best selling author Cal is also the author of The Ascension Directive, a sci-fi novel exploring the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, consciousness, and humanity's future.

Natalia Ulloa

Natalia Ulloa

Co-Author

Natalia teaches because she believes education is humanity's greatest gift and most powerful tool. As a passionate educator, she is dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact on children's lives by nurturing their academic, emotional, and social development.

She finds great joy in adapting learning experiences to meet the unique needs of every student, and has dedicated her career to finding new ways to improve children's education through innovative approaches and challenges.