“Along with a good overview of Belva – who she was, what she believed, and her many accomplishments – the story also integrates her powerful quotes in both the text and the illustrations. She fought hard and long, eventually becoming the first woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, and the first women to run for President. When she became a lawyer, she dedicated herself to taking cases that no one else wanted: women, former slaves, Native Americans. She pursued a degree in education, then went back to get her law degree when women were banned from studying law. Growing up in the late 1800’s, Belva Lockwood outright refused to be treated any differently than a boy. A Lady Has The Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out For Women’s Rights (Kate Hannigan, illus. To celebrate the start of March, here’s a few more of our favorite books for Women’s History Month:ġ. In honor of this, we’re here to present our second annual Women’s History Month Top 5! We loved compiling part one of this list last year, so we’ve pulled together some amazing kidlit biographies of female luminaries that we’ve enjoyed in the year since. Hello, friends! As you may know, March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate incredible women and their contributions to science, the arts, government, society and humanity. (Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.) Top 5: Women’s History Month – Part 2 A great inspiration for aspiring STEM minds, and we recommend it. This one is lengthy, and the language is for strong readers, but JJ loved the art and the compelling structure. Colón’s art is beautiful, realism touched with bits of magic and science to capture Johnson’s inquisitiveness. It’s a choice that works well, allowing Katherine, rather than racism and sexism, to be the focus of her own story. Interestingly, the text mentions issues of race and gender mostly in passing, choosing not to dwell on the obstacles Johnson faced as a black woman at the forefront of STEM in the 50’s and 60’s, and instead focusing on her background and work. Since Hidden Figures, Katherine Johnson has become a far-more recognized name, and this detailed illustrated biography is a great way for middle-grade readers to get an introduction to her skills and contributions. Impressing the engineers, scientists, and astronauts with her incredible mind and impeccable work – and fighting for her place at the table to be recognized for both – Katherine went on to be a pivotal force in NASA’s Mercury missions and beyond. After falling in love, marrying, and having three daughters, she and her husband moved to Virginia to pursue work, and Katherine was hired as a human “computer” for NACA (the precursor to NASA). Encouraged by her parents and teachers, Katherine started school early, then managed to skip several grades by her teen years in college, she was so skilled at math that an entire advanced course was designed with her as the sole student. Hello, friends! Our book today is Counting The Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician, written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by Raúl Colón, a detailed look at the life and work of the noted computer.īorn to humble beginnings, Katherine showed an immediate aptitude for numbers and an insatiable curiosity.
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