Ada Twist, Scientist was created by children's author Andrea Beaty as a story to inspire girls, and especially girls of colour, to pursue their interests in STEM. It received positive reviews from publications such as the School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly. In 2021, Netflix released an animated series based off of the adventures of Ada Twist, which was produced by Michelle and Barack Obama's production company, Higher Grounds. The series went on to win a 2022 Annie Award and completed its run last year in its fourth and final season.