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How it started vs How it's going... Exactly 19 years ago this week in August 2007, my very first book was published: "Math Doesn't Suck" - making the subject fun & relatable to middle school girls, and calling them to embrace their smarts. Now, 12 books and nearly 20... show more

Danica McKellar

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Patrizia2 months ago

Go Danica!!!👏 You rock🤘! Math is the best! It was always my favorite subject in school. It’s interesting, challenging & fun! My guess for the man interviewing you in first clip is Regis Philbin? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Trent McSwain2 months ago

Remember, if you take the factorial of 632,760 and subtract 1, that number is prime :)

Kevin2 months ago

Does Danica have a tattoo of the Pi symbol? If so, where? 😛 Math is fun. 😯

Kevin McLeod2 months ago

Grew up with the Wonder Years, will forever be my favourite TV show.

🐗Donald R. Fuller🐗2 months ago

Luv ya, Danica! ❤️

JP1052 months ago

Did you incorporate Steven Gilborn (Mr. Arthur Collins) signature saying - "Every problem contains its own solution, Mr. Arnold." in your books?

Chip2 months ago

I never heard a bad thing about Regis. Also, I have not seen you in years. Glad you are doing well.

RJ Onyx Moonshadow2 months ago

Did you see I published a math book too, recently?

Connor D. Wolf2 months ago

Happy first published book anniversary!!!!

Thomas Madison2 months ago

🙏🏻🥰

Mike Gargano2 months ago

my friend was in hs with you! 😆

Servando Verdugo2 months ago

La belleza puede estar unida a la inteligencia

ph▲Ξd0n▲s2 months ago

ngl..when teacher is gorgeous..draws more attention😍

Marie Lafontaine2 months ago

Danika you are truly amazing with so many talents !! You have my utmost admiration in all you do and who you are !! 😊🧡

Philosophy Warp2 months ago

Did you write a book on AP Calculus?

Goo T. Gwaba2 months ago

19 years? Time is a never ending river...

[email protected]2 months ago

I admire what you've done for girls and children in general with learning math. Your books are a treasure. Besides you are very smart yourself with a BS in math. God gave you so much including being kind to others.

Dr Mitch2 months ago

Would

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