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Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Counting the Stars

32 pp. | Simon/Wiseman | October, 2019 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5344-0475-5 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5344-0476-2
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Raúl Colón. Mathematics prodigy Katherine Johnson's (1918–2020) opportunities were limited by mid-century America's attitudes toward women of color. But the space program's growth during the Cold War opened doors for her, first as a human "computer" then as a researcher. Cline-Ransome focuses on Johnson's childhood and early career; illustrator Colón renders Johnson in vibrant colors, making her a literal standout among the men and women of NASA.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

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