Counting the Stars

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2019

illustrated by Raúl Colón

At six years old, instead of starting her first day in kindergarten, Katherine Johnson went straight to second grade. Instead of starting third grade, Katherine went to the fifth. At fifteen years old, Katherine was given a full college scholarship to study math. This remarkable mathematician became one of the first black “human computers: at NASA, whose work was critical to the first US space launch. Katherine Johnson, featured in the movie Hidden Figures, is an extraordinary inspiration for anyone who wants to follow a dream.  

“A detail-rich picture book.” —Kirkus Reviews

CBC/NSTA Outstandng Science Book for Children

William Allen White Children's Book Award Reading List (KS)

Mathical Book Prize Honor Book

Florida Literacy Association Children’s Book Award Third Place

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