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She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer
Kathryn Lasky
Illustrator: Julianna Swaney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Harper/ Harper Collins
ISBN: 978-0-06-284930-4
Keywords: astronomy, gender roles, resilience
Despite a host of obstacles, Williamina persists in her study of stars, becoming the first woman to work at the Harvard College Observatory. Whimsical cartoon-like illustrations.