Reaching for the Moon

Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson | Katherine Johnson

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Borrowed via the Marigold Library System (Leduc Branch). #librarylove

Excellent autobiography for young readers. (Johnson‘s full biography is expected May 2021.)

Johnson tempers brutal truths with her knowledge that times have and will change, and though it may be two-steps-forward-one-step-back, things often change for the better. She humbles me.

Next one in #spaceracereading is a quick read: Heroes of Space. Review likely later tonight.

SilverShanica Do you know the title of her full bio? I‘d be interested in reading it, and I want to make sure we bring it into the store. 4y

bookseller_cate @SilverShanica It‘s called My Remarkable Journey and is from HCP. Seems to be co-written with two of her daughters. 4y

SilverShanica Thanks! We didn‘t have it on order, so I was able to add it in to get in May. Even reserved a copy for myself to read when it comes. 4y

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jploves2read

Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson | Katherine Johnson

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I absolutely LOVED this book. It was such a good story. Johnson told her story with such passion and humility. It was simply beautiful. It truly caused me to miss my grandmother as I think their voices were very similar. I encourage everyone to read it. It‘s very accessible so young readers (maybe 10+) should be able to handle it as well. #blitsy #goodblackreads #blacklitsy #herstory

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jploves2read

Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson | Katherine Johnson

It‘s the perfect day to sit in the shade of a palm tree in the park while the sun shines on your face and begin a new book. As I was riding I saw Longtails gliding on the breeze along South Shore. Warmer days are coming š™‚š™‚š™‚ #blitsy #goodblackreads

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Ireadkidlit

Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson | Katherine Johnson

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1. Snow! Walkin‘ in it, snowboardin‘, or just lookin‘ at it
2. Taggedā€”((Hidden Figures) Mathematician Katherine Johnson‘s autobiography, but with civil rights movement and historical references) my favorite book for YA. Audio is outstanding!
3. New fiction
4. @Julsmarshall @mermaidglow

@Eggs

Eggs Thank you for your thoughtful responses ā¯„ļø¸ā¯¤ļø¸ā¯„ļø¸ 5y

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