Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) was a former NASA mathematician whose work was critical to the success of many of their initiatives, including the Apollo program and the start of the Space Shuttle program. Throughout her long career she received numerous awards, including the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from President Barack Obama.
* "Johnson artfully weaves in the heart of how African American
communities have survived and advanced-through "self-help and
sacrificing" for the next generation. Her writing style is
comfortable and conversational, like a visit over tea that you wish
would never end. From a long-lived American legend, this rich
volume is a national treasure." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
* "Johnson's story is captivating, informative, and inspiring. She
neatly and accurately weaves in significant historical events that
had profound effects on our country and the African American
community, including the murder of Emmett Till, lunch counter
sit-ins, and school integration. Larger ideas such as white
supremacy are broken down with ease for younger readers. . . .
Johnson's story is easy to follow and hard to put down. Highly
recommended for purchase in any school library." -- School Library
Journal, starred review
"[Johnson's] loose narrative style feels conversational, which will
draw in readers, and an interesting afterword compares the movie
Hidden Figures to her actual experience. . . . Kids will be
excited to learn more about her journey." -- Booklist
"Alternately warmly personal and coolly observant, Johnson is
always clear in her explanations. Black-and-white photos illustrate
this highly accessible memoir by a groundbreaking woman." --
Publishers Weekly
"In this most authentic, highly personal account, Katherine writes
her own story at the age of 100! . . . Katherine's intelligent,
softly confident voice helps readers get to know her personally.
Johnson makes her own story available for tweens, hoping to inspire
the next generation to always do their best." -- School Library
Connection
"Johnson's writing is clear, warm, and candid, and she smoothly
weaves in details about Plessy v. Ferguson, the Ku Klux Klan,
Emmett Till, etc., to give context for her-and her
family's-personal experiences with segregation and racism. Humble
and inspiring." -- The Horn Book
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