2025
Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World
ARTificial Intelligence
David Biedrzycki
Audience:
Lower Elementary
Ever since he was a little chip, Robot knew he was ART-ificially different. A funny and heartfelt picture book exploring AI, art, and creativity, the story follows Robot as he tries to fit in at the warehouse. But when he’s sent off for reprogramming, he takes a wrong turn and discovers a world of music, dancing, and art. Struggling to understand and express himself through these creative outlets, Robot eventually discovers a unique ability: he can sense the emotions behind the music and the movements of the dancers. Inspired by this newfound understanding, Robot begins to experiment with his own artistic creations, combining his mechanical precision with his newfound appreciation for art. Soon, the warehouse, once a dull and monotonous place, is transformed by Robot’s artistic creations. The other robots, inspired by his passion, begin to experiment with their own forms of expression. Together, they create a vibrant and dynamic environment where technology and art coexist.
About the Author
For Author David Biedrzycki, it all started when he was 4 years old. David was hooked when his older brother showed him how to draw a human face. He always loved to draw and create his own stories, and much to his parent’s liking, David was always happy to sit in a corner of their kitchen and draw for hours on end. Not a strong reader in his early years, his second-grade teacher sparked his imagination by reading to him every day at recess.
After attending Kutztown State University in Pennsylvania, he moved to Boston, MA, where he now resides. He started his commercial art career in the 1980s but later switched back to his first love, creating his own stories. He now has written and /or illustrated over 30 books and visits in person and virtually over one hundred schools a year domestically and internationally, inspiring students to write and create their own stories.
