Review of Who Says Women Can't be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by Tanya Lee Stone

Authors

Rebekkah C. Reisner, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Publisher

Henry Holt and Company, Christy Ottaviano Books

City

New York, New York, United States of America

Date of Publication

2013

ISBN

9780805090482

Date of Review

2015

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | Modern Literature

Keywords

Children's literature, review, book, Stone, doctor, women, woman, education, overcoming, biography, Elizabeth, Blackwell, true story, social studies, science, history

Review

Stone’s book recounts the story of the inspiring first woman doctor from her childhood through her education. Elizabeth Blackwell’s short biography is a wonderful read. The Author’s Note describes Elizabeth Blackwell’s entire life from her birthplace to in her successful career and family background. It’s definitely worth reading to children as a reminder of challenges in life and the ability to overcome. The colorful, pastel style and simplistic pictures illustrate the Elizabeth’s true story. I loved the fast read!

Book would be great as an introductory tool in a social studies or science class. Recommended. Rebekkah Reisner, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University

Recommended Citation

Reisner, Rebekkah C., "Review of Who Says Women Can't be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by Tanya Lee Stone" (2015). Library Intern Book Reviews. 116.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/116

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