Kati's Tiny Messengers: Dr. Katalin Karik and the Battle Against COVID-19
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Kati's Tiny Messengers: Dr. Katalin Karik and the Battle Against COVID-19
By (Author) Megan Hoyt
Illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Quill Tree Books
6th March 2024
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Physical and mental health condi
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 229mm, Height 279mm
469g
Description
From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist Bartalis Bicycle comes the story of unsung hero Katalin Karik, the scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering development of the Covid-19 vaccine.Perfect for readers who love science, STEM, and books like Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became Americas Doctor or Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race.
When she was young, Katalin Karik decided she would study scienceeven though she had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as much as she could about the human body, and once she made a decision, she stuck with it. Katalin had to learn English while attending university, but she worked hard until she became a doctor.
After facing many challenges, including lack of research funding and harsh immigration policies, Kati and her family uprooted from Hungary and moved to America, where she became a top researcher. She knew that, with work, she could teach one of the building blocks of life, messenger RNA, to fight off harmful viruses. There was just one problemno one else believed her.
Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Kati and her work were thrust into the spotlight. But with her unshakable will, she was ready to face the challenge.
Includes a note from Dr. Karik, a time line, and more information about mRNA.
Reviews
The author presents clear pictures of her subjects character as well as achievements. An inspiring profile of a scientist making history. Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Megan Hoyt first fell in love with reading on a cozy branch of the crab apple tree outside her Texas home. This is Megan's second picture book biography; the first is Bartali's Bicycle, which received strong reviews, including a star in SLJ. When she is not writing, Megan tutors child actors on set for Disney, Warner Bros., and Showtime, among others. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit Megan online at https://www.meganhoyt.net.
