Margot Lee Shetterly grew up in Hampton, Virginia, where she knew
many of the women in her book Hidden Figures. She is an
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow and the recipient of a Virginia
Foundation for the Humanities grant for her research on women in
computing. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Laura Freeman received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in
New York City and began her career illustrating for various
editorial clients. Laura has illustrated many fine children’s books
over the years, including Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion
Designer Ann Cole Lowe, written by Deborah Blumenthal, and the
Coretta Scott King Honor Book Hidden Figures: The True Story of
Four Black Women and the Space Race, by Margot Lee Shetterly. Laura
now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two
children. Find out more about Laura at www.lfreemanart.com.
“In Shetterly and Conkling’s approachable text, the reader is
introduced to four hidden figures and given a broad look at the
United States’ history of segregation and fight for civil
rights. Freeman’s illustrations are striking, featuring bold, fully
saturated colors. Feels as fresh as the original. Delightful and
informative.” — Shelf Awareness
“An important story to tell about four heroines, one that will lead
young readers to the longer, more-nuanced coverage available when
they are ready.” — Kirkus Reviews
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