Books Like Katherine Johnson
Families who loved Katherine Johnson by Leila Rasheed often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Katherine Johnson by Leila Rasheed often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels like an outsider or doubts their own abilities, especially in a field like math or science. This biography tells the incredible true story of Katherine Johnson, an African American mathematician whose genius calculations were essential for NASA's first space flights. The book highlights her lifelong curiosity and love for numbers, alongside her quiet perseverance in the face of immense racial and gender discrimination. For ages 9-12, it's an inspiring look at resilience, self-confidence, and how one person's passion and intellect can change the world.
