Why was it that: Virginia Wouldn’t Slow Down

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What a terrific book to inspire young girls (and all children for that matter). Here is the story of Virginia “Ginny” Apgar. Born in the early 1900s, her world was not like today’s where girls are more encouraged to pursue their dreams. Yet, Virginia forged ahead.

Apgar is best known, at least to adults, for the Apgar score that was most aptly named for her. It assesses how an infant is doing at birth. It was both simple and revolutionary.

Still, much happened to Virginia before that and this book tells her story. It will inspire. Highly recommended. By the way, the illustrations are delightful, among the most appealing that I have seen in a children’s title.

Many thanks to W. W. Norton & Company for this title. All opinions are my own. I LOVE THIS BOOK!

Pub date: 07 August 2023