This entertaining picture-book biography chronicles her life from
childhood through school and apprenticeships, marriage, the war,
and the rest of her illustrious career. . . . This enjoyable tale
works equally well as a read-aloud and a strong addition to Women
in STEM collections.
*Booklist*
Rockliff’s text flows with breezy excitement over the technical
development and with a wry humor directed at the male engineering
community, a style ably supported by the visual nudging and teasing
of Duncan’s digital artwork.
*The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books*
This engaging and inspiring read owes a lot of its appeal to
Duncan’s charming illustrations, featuring a determined, likable
heroine. Author Rockliff has created a book that is simple enough
for kindergarteners to enjoy while still being interesting for
third and fourth graders—no easy feat. . . . A delightful and
welcome addition to STEM collections everywhere.
*School Library Journal*
This accessible, tongue-in-cheek depiction of Shilling’s life and
achievements hits all the right notes and shows a woman flourishing
in STEM, the importance of powering through adversity, ways in
which science and curiosity can be applied, as well as how women
have supported each other to learn and succeed. Duncan’s fine-lined
illustrations include characters of color among the largely White
cast of background characters. . . . An appealing biography that
will inspire young scientists and those who may quietly rebel
against the status quo.
*Kirkus Reviews*
Featured in The Bookseller's March Previews 2022.
*The Bookseller*
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