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In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the best-selling book and movie Hidden Figures.It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the moon--but without the incredible behind-the-scenes work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, such a feat could not have been possible. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, follow Katherine's remarkable journey from growing up in West Virginia, to becoming a teacher, to breaking barriers at NASA and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading.
About the Author
EBONY JOY WILKINS, Ph.D. is an English professor and writer. Ebony's education research centers on African American children's literature and written responses. Her stories aim to highlight marginalized voices. When she isn't writing or teaching, Ebony spends her free time playing tennis, practicing yoga, traveling, and visiting with friends and family. She currently resides in Chicago. SELLOUT is not the worst name Ebony Wilkins heard in school, but the word did inspire her first novel for young adults. She spent her teenage years exploring words, her college years reporting words as an entertainment and education reporter, and later years earning an MFA in writing for children from New School University. Ebony teaches composition, effective speaking, and children's literature at a university in Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys reading near Lake Michigan, brunching on weekends, practicing yoga, visiting with family and friends, and traveling.
