'The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell', by Laura Alary and Ellen Rooney [BOOK REVIEW]

'The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell', by Laura Alary and Ellen Rooney 

Title: The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell

Writer: Laura Alary

Illustrator: Ellen Rooney

Genre (s): Picture Book, Astronomy, Non-fiction

Language: English

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Publication Date: 3rd May 2022

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5

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The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell is a lovely, fascinating picture book about women and astronomy. It talks about women's rights, desires and dreams and aspirations; bonds Maria had with her family; the environment she grew up in,... This book is written by Laura Alary, and is illustrated by Ellen Rooney.

Maria Mitchell was an American astronomer that grew up believing she did not need someone else 一of authority一 to think for her, or telling her what to do. She had strong opinions, and was raised in a religious family that believed in equality between women and men. She was also a teacher and a librarian. 

She was one of the most relevant women in history of astronomy. 

"Maria's shining determination lit the way for other young women scientists to follow." 

She encouraged her students to use their own minds, and taught them to question everything. 

In this book, we can learn more about Maria Mitchell's life. It's filled with colorful, bright illustrations that catch your eye in an exquisite and beautiful way as is well rich in details. 

"Why starve women's minds to feed men's bodies?"

I highly recommend this book, especially for children 一although I always recommend this kind of books for everyone, and I do so with this, too一, and especially for girls. This book is filled with feminist topics. 

I found the reading of this book so interesting! I always love to read books about women written by women. It's inspiring for me, and helps me a lot. 

I highly recommend it!