[TriLUG] book for kids on open source philosophy?

[Kevin Hunter]

Hullo TriLUG,

A 10 year old I know inquired of me yesterday why my computer looked 
different than other's he'd used.  After a brief back forth with only 
slightly more detail than this:

"It's just a different program than you've probably seen"
"What program is it?"
"Linux"
"What's that?"

His questions quickly centered on this notion of "Free" and he related 
it very well to what he'd read about SOPA/PIPA from the "black screen on 
Wikipedia."  From there, he asked where he could read more about it, and 
all that I could think of were various essays online.

Unfortunately, most literature that I've run across, is directed toward 
adults.  Is anyone aware of literature, books, or other "slightly more 
than an article" publications on the general scene of FOSS that would be 
*appropriate for a middle schooler*?  Specifically, this 10-year old is 
an avid reader, but doesn't have geek parents.

Thanks,

Kevin