Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the Atomic Power of Sisterhood
Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall, Illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso
Sisters in Science is a brilliant picture book biography about polish sisters Marie Curie and Bronia Dluska. It tells the story of their scientific accomplishments through the lens of sisterhood. It was amazing to learn that they attended a secret university at home that moved around to avoid detection. Later, they made a pact to take turns attending the Sorbonne in Paris while supporting each other financially to make it happen. The illustrations are breathtaking and incorporate scientific elements like atomic structures. Great tie-ins to science, sisterhood, and perseverance. I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Librarian, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in March 2023
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
Sisters in Science: Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the Atomic Power of Sisterhood
Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall, Illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso
Alfred A. Knopf
40 pages
Release Date: February 14, 2023
ISBN: 9780593377581
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
