Maria's Comet

Long before she became known for her work in the stars, Maria Mitchell longed to spend her nights gazing up at the sky. Her dream is to one day discover a comet of her own. This picture book follows her as a child who loves the heavens and hopes to make her own mark among them.

The story draws on the real life of Maria Mitchell, a nineteenth-century American astronomer who grew up on Nantucket Island. Deborah Hopkinson's narrative shows how Maria's curiosity and patience shape the ambitions she carries from childhood.

Written for young readers, the book introduces a pioneering scientist and the wonder of the night sky through a warm, accessible story.