Written by Tonya Bolden and illustrated by David Wilkerson
Dive in to an exciting nonfiction graphic novel series about some of the greatest Black lives in history!
[From the back cover]
Matilda Evans (physician). Archie Alexander (civil engineer). Gladys West (mathematician). Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (marine biologist). These aren’t names that many people learn about in school, but they’re some of the greatest scientists that people should know about. . . . Each of them faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but they didn’t back down. They kept experimenting and questioning and learning, and they made significant contributions in each of their scientific fields!
Ages 8 and up | 128 pages
Hardcover | Abrams Fanfare | 2024 | ISBN: 9781419752698
“Great Minds of Science” Made the List . . .
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“Great Minds of Science” Reviews . . .
“A promising series kickoff, sure to stir the imaginations of burgeoning scientists.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The nine scientists and innovators featured in this first installment of the series may not be subjects often included in curriculum, but their accomplishments are sure to amaze. . . . Information is broken up into the main narrative, speech bubbles, small text boxes with fun facts or quotes, and sidebars on additional accomplishments or details about other pioneers in related fields. Large-scale illustrations capture groundbreaking personalities, such as the first professional female pilot in the Bahamas or the first Black
graduate of the University of Iowa’s school of engineering. Smaller images show moments that feature the scientists training others in the medical field, providing hands-on robotics experiences to students, or digging for dinosaur bones. Entries are ordered chronologically, starting in the 1870s and ending with events in 2022. A timeline of key dates concludes each section. End notes provide reference sources. This array of inspiring biographies is presented in an appealing format sure to delight middle graders and encourage interest in STEM careers. —School Library Journal