From Newbery Honor-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes a nonfiction
picture book about the stars! Lasky tells the inspiring true story of
astronomer Williamina Fleming, who helped lay the foundations for modern
astronomy and overcame impossible odds as an immigrant and a woman. For
stargazers and trailblazers everywhere.
Jane Addams 2022 Children's Book Award Finalist
"Both an intriguing introduction to astronomy and an involving tale of
a strong woman who overcame adversity." --Kirkus Reviews
"A compelling story and a fine addition to STEM studies." --School
Library Journal
"This picture book biography illuminates how [Williamina's] work
chipped away at sexist barriers of the late 19th century." --Publishers
Weekly
Ever since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her
childhood fascination with light inspired her life's work. Mina became
an astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking
through telescopes. Yet Mina believed that the universe, with its
billions of stars, was a riddle--and she wanted to help solve it.
Mina ultimately helped to create a map of the universe that paved the
way for astronomers. Newbery Honor-winning Kathryn Lasky shares her
incredible true story.
Use this book to encourage conversation at home and the classroom about
women and STEM. This is a captivating picture book that centers around
women and empowerment, perfect for Women's History Month and to be
shared alongside such powerful titles as Hidden Figures by Margot Lee
Shetterly and She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton.
Kathryn Lasky's nonfiction book Sugaring Time was a Newbery Honor
Book, and the books she authored in the Dear America and Royal Diaries
series have sold over 3 million copies. Julianna Swaney is the
illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the
Gardeners by Joanna Gaines.
