Happy birthday to pioneering science communicator Jeanne Bendick! Prior to her passing two years ago
Happy birthday to pioneering science communicator Jeanne Bendick! Prior to her passing two years ago (at age 95), Bendick spent over 70 years writing and illustrating more than 100 science books for kids. Believe it or not, her First Book of Space Travel was what first inspired our very own Captain T. McGillicuddy to pursue a path to the stars. In other words, GSTS might not exist if it weren’t for her trailblazing work! We’re honoring her shockingly under-celebrated legacy today with excerpts from the wonderful autobiographical essay she wrote for Contemporary Authors.We also humbly propose that February 25th henceforth be recognized as Jeanne Bendick Day!Head over to Brain Pickings for high-quality scans of The First Book of Space Travel and read the full essay through the Gale Literature Resource Center. -- source link
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