Soinbhe Lally, . . Scholastic Signature, $4.50 (, $4.50 ISBN p) ISBN 978-0-590-51045-5
In a starred review, PW characterized this story as a "stirring allegory set in a beehive that is undergoing political and social upheaval." Ages 10-up. (May)
Irish writer Lally makes her American debut with a stirring allegory set in a beehive that is undergoing political and social upheaval. When the elderly queen is forced to leave the hive with many of Continue reading »
The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff of Stars
Laura Alary
Boundary-defying astronomer
and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne (1900–1979) stars in this even-handed picture book biography. Early scenes highlight how a childhood spent immersed Continue reading »
Junko’s Climb: The First Woman to Stand on Top of the World
Elyssa Gavin
Gavin applauds the heights reached by Junko Tabei (1939–2016), the first woman to
climb Mt. Everest, in an invigorating story that opens with a formative childhood experience: Continue reading »
Wry interrogative narration energizes this engaging portrait of scientist and illustrator Mary Morland (1797–1857). A picture of the subject as curious about the natural world Continue reading »
Tang (These Deadly Prophecies) explores cycles
of corruption, emotional abuse, and grief in this complex and high-stakes sapphic romantasy. Tamsin Blackwood, 18, seeks to Continue reading »