Hidden Figures
by Margot Lee Shetterly
What does it take to send someone into space—and who does the math to make it happen?
Hidden Figures is the kind of book that makes you cheer, gasp, and maybe even tear up a little—because it’s just that powerful. It tells the incredible true story of the brilliant Black women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Darden—who helped launch the U.S. into space. These women shattered barriers of race and gender while solving some of NASA’s most complicated problems during a time when they weren’t even allowed to use the same coffee pot as their white coworkers. The math is fascinating, the history is eye-opening, and their determination is absolutely inspiring. This is a story of grit, genius, and breaking ceilings (glass and otherwise). If you’ve ever dreamed of reaching for the stars, this book will show you exactly what it takes!
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