The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything

Written by: Laura Alary
Published by: Kids Can Press

“A well-told and attractive addition to biography collections, ideal for introducing famous astronomers, female scientists, or other pioneers in STEM fields.” — School Library Journal (Starred Review)

“This stirring account is told in an uplifting voice highlighting Mitchell’s youthful inquisitiveness and determination to expand her knowledge.” — Kirkus

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Laura’s take on the story of Maria Mitchell, pioneering 19th-century astronomer and teacher, will charm you and inspire you to find your own place in the universe. It was so fun for me to illustrate Maria, her family, and the time period. And of course the comet that made her famous!

The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything was selected for the Rise 2023 Booklist (ALA's Rise: A Feminist Book Project), the Texas Topaz nonfiction reading list, and the Fall 2022 Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens, where it received a starred review.