Ada Hopper

Ada Hopper is a pseudonym for the children's book author and editor, Meredith Rusu. Hopper's works are primarily fiction and aimed at young readers, often featuring illustrations.

Meredith Rusu, who writes as Ada Hopper, has built an impressive career as a children's book author and editor. She specializes in creating titles based on popular television shows and movies, and her portfolio includes more than one hundred books for licenses such as The LEGO Movie, LEGO Ninjago, Peppa Pig, Disney Princess, American Girl, and Star Wars. Her writing covers a wide range of age groups, from preschool to young adult.

In addition to her work under her real name, Rusu also writes the "DATA Set" chapter book series under the pen name Ada Hopper. This series features a group of animal friends who solve mysteries using their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The series aims to inspire young readers to develop an interest in these subjects while enjoying an engaging and fun story.

Rusu is a resident of New Jersey, where she lives with her husband and two young sons. Her sons serve as a source of inspiration for her writing, and she enjoys spending time with her family when she is not working. Rusu is also known for her love of karaoke and her adventurous spirit.
The DATA Set Books
# Title Year
1 Don't Disturb the Dinosaurs 2016
2 March of the Mini Beasts 2016
3 The Sky Is Falling 2016
4 Robots Rule the School 2016
5 A Case of the Clones 2016
6 Invasion of the Insects 2017
7 Out of Remote Control 2017
8 Down the Brain Drain 2020
9 S.O.S. from Outer Space 2022
10 The Revenge of Dr. von Naysayer 2022