She Caught the Light wins again

Chosen by Bank Street College of Education

She Caught the Light:
Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer
by Kathryn Lasky, illustrated by Julianna Swaney (Harper/HarperCollins, $18.99) 978-0-06-284930-4 Despite a host of obstacles, Stevens Fleming persisted in her study of stars, becoming the first woman to work at the Harvard College Observatory. Whimsical cartoon-like illustrations. (7-9) 

In choosing books for the annual list, reviewers consider literary quality and excellence of presentation as well as the potential emotional impact of the books on young readers.