by Margot Lee Shetterly
Harper Collins, 2016, 231 p. Youth Nonfiction
This is a edition, written for a younger audience, of the now famous book that inspired the even more famous movie, "Hidden Figures". It follows the lives and careers of several pioneering black female mathematicians as they break through color and gender lines in military aeronautics research facilities. I loved the movie, and I found this immensely inspiring as well. These woman fought prejudice just by being amazing in science and math. Even more inspiring is their confidence and bravery in gradually and gracefully claiming the opportunities and recognition that was their due. The writing is engaging and will keep even reluctant nonfiction readers turning pages. This is a great book to share with any child, but especially with girls that have science or math talents. (240 p. 2016)
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