Families who loved Virginia Wouldn't Slow Down: The Unstoppable Dr. Apgar and Her Life-Saving Invention by Carrie A. Pearson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels discouraged by a difficult task or when they start noticing that some paths in life are harder for girls than for boys. It is the perfect choice for a child who needs to see that speed is not the only way to win, and that persistence can quite literally change the history of the world. Virginia Apgar was a woman of infinite energy who refused to let the word no stop her. The story follows her journey from a music loving girl to a pioneering doctor who created the Apgar Score, a test used on almost every baby born today. Through humorous illustrations and a lively narrative, the book explores themes of gender equity, scientific curiosity, and the grit required to succeed in a field where you are not initially welcome. It is a celebratory, fast paced biography that makes medical history accessible and inspiring for the elementary years.
