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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2018
Media Contact: Jill Schacter jschacter@cityofevanston.org
Phone:  847/448-8628

Acclaimed Children’s Author Cheryl Bardoe Visits EPL

Children’s Author Cheryl Bardoe Inspires With A Tale About Amazing Human Creativity and Diligent Work  Are you looking for children's books about great role models and stories about strong women who shattered the rules? Come to the Evanston Public Library to meet acclaimed children’s non-fiction author, Cheryl Bardoe, who will introduce you to her new book, Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakeable Mathematician Sophie Germain. This excellent new picture book biography, illustrated by acclaimed artist Barbara McClintock, tells the story of mathematician Sophie Germain, who changed the world with her perseverance to a dream that no one thought was possible. Cheryl Bardoe will visit the Evanston Public Library on Monday, July 23, at 4:30 pm, to discuss her new book and talk about why she wanted to share Sophie’s amazing story. The author also will present STEM-related activities, explain some of Sophie’s mathematical theories, answer questions, and sign books that will be on sale from The Book Stall.  “Children’s books can offer children a context and role models for their STEM interests,” says the author. “As a writer, I try to offer readers a window into how mathematicians and scientists frame questions and go about investigating and solving problems.”

Collections Manager Betsy Bird praised Nothing Stopped Sophie on her blog Fuse#8:

“When I look at Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain, I don’t just see a picture book biography of a female mathematician from the 1800s. I see possibility. I see heroism. I see remarkable strength in the face of opposition. Basically, I see a story more kids should really know (and adults too, while we’re at it).”

Meet author Cheryl Bardoe at the Evanston Public Library, Main Branch, 1703 Orrington, on Monday, July 23, at 4:30 pm, in the Community Meeting Room. This event is suitable for children from Kindergarten on up as well as their parents, science and math teachers, and other educators. Registration begins June 25. Register online, in person at the Library, or by calling 847-448-8610. 

About the Evanston Public Library

For more than 140 years, the Library has provided educational, culturally-rich resources for all residents, helped children prepare for school through the joys of reading and learning, celebrated Evanston’s diversity, and helped residents find information they seek. The Library is more than a building of books; it is a place to meet, connect, learn and explore. To learn more, visit www.epl.org.