Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe Black history month ” —Gayle King

” —Gayle King

By Hwang Bo-reum

Yasmeen was a happy 16-year-old when she was captured by ISIS invading army and is forced to find the courage within herself to endure slavery

Curated by Julian Rothenstein and written by Chloë Sayer

Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe Black history month ” —Gayle KingBy Amy S. Hansen, Wanda Daz Merced, Illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza A nonfiction picture book biography of astrophysicist Wanda Daz Merced and how losing her sight didn't stop her from studying the stars. An inspiring true story of a woman scientist of color that's a riveting intersectional read for STEM fans ages 6 9. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Daz Merced wanted to learn everything she could about the stars. But in college she started