Christy Ottaviano Books: Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell (Hardcover)

from ebrossette

The story revolves around the childhood, adolescence, and adulthood of Elizabeth Blackwell. Blackwell was a tough and intelligent woman who became the first female doctor in the Western world. This book teaches young readers that they may not always feel welcome in a profession or space, but shou...

from afussell

Elizabeth Blackwell did not always want to be a doctor. She lived in a time when women were not allowed to become doctors. Mary Donaldson put the idea in Elizabeth's head to become the first and she did. This is an inspiring book for children. It teaches they be what ever they want to be.

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This story is about a young woman's journey to becoming the first female doctor. Elizabeth Blackwell was born during a time when women where not to be in a professional job. The women in 1830 were to be housewives and mothers. This story shows just how many struggles women faced during this time ...

from csmith109

In my opinion this is a great book, especially for young girls. This book brings up a once difficult topic about equal rights between men and women. This is great for young children because it shows them how discrimination can affect people but also how to rise above the hateful people around you...

from Mad.River.Librarian

Tanya Lee Stone is a the diva of biographies of smart, trail-blazing women. My students absolutely loved hearing this story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor in America. Stone's writing reels students from the very first line and ends with a resounding flourish. Students are left no...