Written by an engineer who has worked for the FBI and the White House, this STEMinist picture book biography tells the story of Bessie Blount, a groundbreaking Black inventor.
What do you do when people tell you no? This is a true story of what happens when you tell yourself yes!
When a teacher said she couldn’t write with her left hand, Bessie taught herself to be right-handed. At a time when many people were unfairly denied more education, Bessie studied hard and became a nurse and physical therapist. And when her patients—injured World War II soldiers—couldn’t feed themselves, Bessie invented a device to assist them. Bessie‘s determination allowed her to help others in so many ways.
From celebrated STEMinist (STEM-feminist) Afua Bruce and award-winning artist Laura Freeman comes the inspiring true story of the extraordinary Bessie Blount.
- A trailblazing inventor who overcame oppression to succeed
- Informational back matter, including a timeline, author’s note, and guide to inventing
- Inspiring true story for fans of Maya’s Song, Ketanji, and Because Claudette
