Lighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy Heroines - by Kris Coronado (Hardcover)

About the Book

"To [keep] a lighthouse over a century ago in America required guts, courage, and bravery. It was a job tackled by hundreds every day, many of whom were not men. This true tale chronicles the ... feats of four fascscinating women: [Ida Lewis, Juliet Nichols, Venus Parker, and Julia Toomey]. Each real lighthouse lady featured in this book--whether she's on a wind-walloped Hawaiian clifftop or an icy channel off the Virginia coast--shows that girl power was around long before it became a popular phrase"--

Book Synopsis

The derring-do of Shark Lady meets the inspiration of Mae Among the Stars in the true stories of four intrepid and diverse women of history as they battle weather and waves to save sailors at sea. Kris Coronado's debut nonfiction picture book, perfect for fans of Hello, Lighthouse, is brilliantly illustrated by Islenia Mil.

Ahoy! To man a lighthouse over a century ago in America required guts, courage, and bravery. It was a job tackled by hundreds every day, many of whom . . . were not men! This true tale chronicles the amazing feats of four fascinating women. Each real lighthouse lady featured in this book--whether she's on a wind-walloped Hawaiian clifftop or an icy channel off the Virginia coast--shows that girl power was around long before it became a popular phrase.

Review Quotes

★ "Inspiring episodes from the lives of four admirable women are well told in lively, smartly paced rhyming prose. Dramatic, deep-toned artwork grabs readers' attention with precisely detailed but sweeping graphic spreads. True tales of daring and dedication!"
- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★"This fascinating nonfiction debut upends the idea that only men helmed lighthouses during their heyday . . . illustrations offer astonishing viewpoints from inside and out, putting readers right in the middle of the action. A wonderful addition to lighthouse lore." - Booklist (starred review)