SHE CAUGHT THE LIGHT

Written by Kathryn Lasky

Published By Harper Collins (January 19th, 2021)

The real life story of Williamina Fleming, a pioneering woman in the field of astronomy. This picture book biography follows Mina From her childhood when she was fascinated with her fathers photography hobby to adulthood where even through personal challenges she was still able to pursue a fascination with astronomy. At a time when women weren’t even allowed to look though telescopes she discovered stars and even the Horse Head Nebula.