Bessie the Inventor

The STEMinist Who Forged Her Own Path

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

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Written by an engineer who has worked for the FBI and the White House, this STEMinist picture book biography tells the story of Bessie Blount, a groundbreaking Black inventor.What do you do when people tell you no? This is a true story of what happens when you tell yourself yes!When a teacher said she couldn’t write with her left hand, Bessie taught herself to be right-handed. At a time when many people were unfairly denied more education, Bessie studied hard and became a nurse and physical therapist. And when her patients—injured World War II soldiers—couldn’t feed themselves, Bessie invented a device to assist them. Bessie‘s determination allowed her to help others in so many ways.From celebrated STEMinist Afua Bruce and award-winning artist Laura Freeman comes the inspiring true story of the extraordinary Bessie Blount.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-02-25
Mått:229 x 279 x undefined mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:32
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Illustratör:Laura Freeman
ISBN:9780063327153

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Afua Bruce is an award-winning engineer who was once honored with a statue in the Smithsonian. Afua’s stories show young people that science and technology isn’t just about fun gadgets- it’s about boldness, persistence, and helping others. When she’s not writing or speaking about using technology for good, you can find Afua exploring the world, on a quest for its best food. Learn more at afuabruce.comLaura Freeman received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and began her career illustrating for various editorial clients. Laura has illustrated many fine children’s books over the years, including Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe, written by Deborah Blumenthal, and the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race, by Margot Lee Shetterly. Laura now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two children. Find out more about Laura at lfreemanart.com.