Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself.
In addition to being passionate about bugs and all living
creatures, Sophia Spencer loves climbing trees and exploring the
world of math and science. She lives in Canada and is in the 4th
grade. The MagicTree House series are currently her favorite
books.
Margaret McNamara is the author of The Mr. Tiffin Classroom series
including, The Dinosaur Expert, A Poem in Your Pocket,The Apple
Orchard Riddle, and How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?. She is also the
author of Eliza, The Story of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton called
"lovely," in a starred review from Booklist. Ms. McNamara lives in
New York City. Visit her on the Web at margaretmcnamara.net.
Kerascoet, a husband-and-wife team, are the illustrators of the
picture book, I Walk with Vanessa which received three starred
reviews and was named The Best Picture Book of 2018 that Champions
Kindness by Parents Magazine. They are also the illustrators of
Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai which was highly
acclaimed and a New York Times bestseller. Visit them at
kerascoet.fr.
Starred Selection for the 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids
and Teens Fall Issue
Listed on A Mighty Girl's 2020 Books of the Year
PRAISE FOR The Bug Girl:
“McNamara’s skillful text centers Spencer’s voice, while
Kerascoët’s loose ink, colored pencil, and watercolor illustrations
render winning details with emotional
sensitivity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Coauthored by fourthgrader Spencer, this memoir captures both the
personal exhilaration of sharing a passion and the crushing
disappointment when others misunderstand or belittle that
devotion.” —Booklist
“Inspirational for young naturalists.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Whether preaching to a bug-loving choir, promoting respect
for others’ passions, or investigating a path toward middle-grade
fame, this title will satisfy many audiences.” —The
Bulletin
“This book has a great message for children to stick with what they
love, regardless of what others may think.” —Resource Links
"This book affected me so strongly — the first in 2020 to end up
clutched to my chest." —Sudbury Star
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