Born reading : 20 stories of women reading their way into history

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Title:

Born reading : 20 stories of women reading their way into history

Author:

Krull, Kathleen, author.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia, author.

Lewis, Aura, illustrator.

Summary:

"Once books change their brains, girls change history. Discover the foundation of reading that empowered some of the world's most influential women in this collection of 20 biographies"-- Provided by publisher.

Audience:

Ages 8-12. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Grades 7-9. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

General Note:

"A Paula Wiseman Book."

Edition:

First edition.

Contents:

Cleopatra lives in the library: Cleopatra (69-30 BC) -- Wu gets ahead: Wu Zetian (624-705) -- Elizabeth rules the day: Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) -- Juana reads in secret: Sor (Sister) Juana Inés de la Cruz (1651-1695) -- Phillis uses her voice: Phillis Wheatley Peters (1753-1784) -- E. Pauline takes the stage: E. Pauline Johnson (1861-1913) -- Chien-Shiung breaks barriers: Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997) -- Indira learns from letters: Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) -- Shirley blazes trails: Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) -- Patsy pushes back: Patsy Mink (1927-2002) -- Audre refuses to be silent: Audre Lorde (1934-1992) -- Temple thinks in pictures: Temple Grandin (1947- ) -- Sally reaches for the stars: Sally Ride (1951-2012) -- Oprah influences America: Oprah Winfrey (1954- ) -- Sonia solves mysteries: Sonia Sotomayor (1954- ) -- Serena rises up: Serena Williams (1981- ) -- Taylor shakes it off: Taylor Swift (1989- ) -- Malala doesn't back down: Malala Yousafzai (1997- ) -- Amanda climbs hills: Amanda Gorman (1998- ) -- Marley gets it done: Marley Dias (2005- ) -- Epilogue: Kathy reads on the job: Kathleen Krull (1952-2021) -- Feminist fun facts -- More girls with books -- Activities to keep reading.

Physical Description:

138 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Genre:

Biographies.

Subject Term:

Women -- Books and reading -- History -- Juvenile literature.

Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Books and reading -- Juvenile literature.

Author(s):

Loh-Hagan, Virginia,

Lewis, Aura,

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers,

Publication Date:

2023

ISBN:

9781665917988

Publication Information:

New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2023]

Call Number:

J 920 KRULL

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Summary

Once books kick-start their brains, girls change history. Discover the foundation of reading that empowered some of the world's most influential women in this informative and inspirational illustrated middle grade collection of twenty biographies.

What do Cleopatra, Audre Lorde, and Taylor Swift have in common? They're all influential women who grew up doing one very important thing: reading.

This collection of short-form biographies tells the story of twenty groundbreaking women and how their childhood reading habits empowered them to change the world. From Cleopatra to Sally Ride to Amanda Gorman, the women featured in this collection are from all throughout history and all kinds of backgrounds. They are women who have and who continue to change the game in STEM, literature, politics, sports, and more. Most importantly, they are women who were born to read.

For some, reading was forbidden, but they taught themselves to read anyway. For some, reading was a struggle, but they practiced and grew to love it. For some, reading was an escape from difficult realities. For all, reading was empowering.

Author Notes

Kathleen Krull (1952-2021) was the author of over 100 books, including No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader ; A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull ; Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) ; The Only Woman in the Photo ; and other acclaimed biographies for young readers. Visit her website at KathleenKrull.com.

Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan has written over 400 books, including A is for Asian American and Popo's Lucky Chinese New Year . She is a former elementary school teacher and currently teaches at San Diego State University where she directs the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center. She writes about many topics, but especially likes to write about powerful women and her Asian American heritage. She lives in San Diego with her family and two dogs.

Aura Lewis studied design at Parsons School of Design as well as illustration at the School of Visual Arts. She is inspired by fashion, playful color, vintage design, and popular culture, and her work is featured on stationery, in ad campaigns and editorial publications, and in books for adults and children, including A Curious Mind and A Very Big Heart , The Illustrated Feminist , and We the People . Aura loves to travel the world, and so far, she has lived on four continents. You can find her work at AuraLewis.com.

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1. Cleopatra Lives in the Library: Cleopatra (69-30 BC) Excerpted from Born Reading: 20 Stories of Women Reading Their Way into History by Kathleen Krull, Virginia Loh-Hagan All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

Introduction	1
Cleopatra Lives in the Library: Cleopatra (69-30 BC)*	3
Wu Gets Ahead: Wu Zetian (624-705)	7
Elizabeth Rules the Day: Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603)	11
Juana Reads in Secret: Sor (Sister) Juana Ines de la Cruz (1651-1695)	15
Phillis Uses Her Voice: Phillis Wheatley Peters (1753-1784)	21
E. Pauline Takes the Stage: E. Pauline Johnson (1861-1913)	25
Chien-Shiung Breaks Barriers: Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997)	31
Indira Learns from Letters: Indira Gandhi (1917-1984)	35
Shirley Blazes Trails: Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005)	41
Patsy Pushes Back: Patsy Mink (1927-2002)	45
Audre Refuses to Be Silent: Audre Lorde (1934-1992)	51
Temple Thinks in Pictures: Temple Grandin (1947- )	55
Sally Reaches for the Stars: Sally Ride (1951-2012)	59
Oprah Influences America: Oprah Winfrey (1954- )	63
Sonia Solves Mysteries: Sonia Sotomayor (1954- )	69
Serena Rises Up: Serena Williams (1981- )	73
Taylor Shakes It Off: Taylor Swift (1989- )	77
Malala Doesn't Back Down: Malala Yousafzai (1997- )	81
Amanda Climbs Hills: Amanda Gorman (1998- )	85
Marley Gets It Done: Marley Dias (2005- )	89
Epilogue: Kathy Reads on the Job: Kathleen Krull (1952-2021)	93
Feminist Fun Facts	97
More Girls with Books	101
Activities to Keep Reading	110
Resources	111
References	116
Index	134

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