Netflix Family recently announced that it will be debuting a new animated preschool television series called Ada Twist, Scientist. Based off of the children’s book Ada Twist, Scientist written by Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts, this new series is getting the all-star treatment. It will be produced by Higher Ground Productions, which happens to be owned by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

Created by Chris Nee, known for the hit children’s television series Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, Little Bill, and others, the show will center on Ada Twist, an 8-year old who happens to be an extremely brilliant, young, Black scientist. There will be themes of friendship, scientific discovery and teamwork. Netflix has ordered 40, 12-minute episodes.

We've recently seen more change-makers of color like: Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Misty Copeland, Issa Rae and many others, taking creative control of projects telling stories that reflect their lived and imagined experiences and it's refreshing and liberating to see. Additionally, it appears as if Hollywood executives are finally starting to realize that it’s equally as important to have decision makers of color working behind the scenes, as it is to have representation on screen.

Not only will the show feature a brown-skinned little girl, the animated series will also have a Black showrunner. Kerri Grant, who has worked as a writer for shows such as Mira, the Royal Detective and Nella the Princess Knight will serve as showrunner for Ada Twist, Scientist.

In addition to science-based themes, the series will also feature real scientists. In a recent statement to Deadline, Nee stated, “As a fan of the books, I was taken with the diverse characters, striking designs and vital message that science matters. Plus, Ada fulfills my personal need to populate children’s television with strong girls who aren’t afraid to be the smartest kids in the room. Once Kerri Grant came on board to showrun, I knew we had the dream team to bring this special series to life.”

This animated series is set to premiere some time in 2021 on Netflix.

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Sources: Deadline, Netflix Family