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Kris Coronado

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A journalist since she was a teen, has a proven track record of exploring captivating subjects for outlets such as the Washington Post. She was inspired to write Lighthouse Ladies when she came across an old newspaper article mentioning a woman lighthouse keeper off the coast of Maine. Intrigued, she dove in deep.

Kris lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and two daughters, who now love visiting lighthouses on family vacations.

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Lighthouse Ladies by Kris Coronado
"This book contains beautiful collages of illustrations and stories about women who broke barriers and saved lives as lighthouse keepers despite the gender roles during the 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s. Generous resources for more reading and the sel" Read more of this review »
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"I adore this concept! What a fantastic idea for a book. And it very well executed with beautiful illustrations. "
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Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman
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WOW. After following Nell Cross Beckerman’s fantastic nonfiction picture books celebrating the natural world like CAVES, I had high expectations for her latest iteration of natural wonder. This book did not disappoint! In fact, I would say it may be ...more
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Just in Case by Megan Clendenan
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Wow! What a terrific true tale. Before reading this book, I had a vague idea there was a seed bank somewhere up north in the world after hearing a news story about it years ago. But after reading this book, I will definitely remember the name of the ...more
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Isabel's Birthday Surprise by Debbie Zapata
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What a heartwarming delight of a book! The reader travels along with Isabel, a birthday girl whose big day is not going to plan. Kids will relate to the emotions she experiences when things seemingly don’t go her way and will rejoice in the joyful an ...more
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A Flea For Justice by Valerie Bolling
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One thing I love about top notch nonfiction picture books these days is that while, yes, they are written for kids, that doesn’t mean they can’t appeal to a much wider audience on a variety of topics. There is plenty adults can learn from a well writ ...more
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Don't Call It a Comeback by Keira D'Amato
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As someone who has watched Keira's story progress over recent years, I was eager to read this book to get the inside scoop on what already has been an inspirational story to watch from the sidelines. This book does not disappoint! I found myself root ...more
Lighthouse Ladies by Kris Coronado
"An absolutely unforgettable book! Kris Coronado gives us a gift that should be included in every child's library and classroom. In this book readers can explore the stories of four brave women (Ida Lewis, Juliet Nichols, Venus Parker and Julia Toomey" Read more of this review »
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"This is a fascinating book about a topic that interests me greatly as a New Englander! I have visited many lighthouses up and down the Atlantic coast, and often wondered about the brave and hardy souls who have tended them. But, I must confess, a bit" Read more of this review »
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