SHARK LADY by Jess Keating & Marta Álvarez Miguéns
HARDCOVER
Author: Jess Keating
Illustrator: Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Bold, inspiring, and absolutely fin-tastic, SHARK LADY is a powerful picture book biography about curiosity, courage, and daring to follow your passion - even when the world says you shouldn’t.
From the very first moment she saw sharks at an aquarium, Eugenie Clark was hooked. She saw beauty and grace where others saw fear. But Eugenie soon learned that many people thought sharks were dangerous monsters - and worse, they believed women didn’t belong in science.
Eugenie refused to listen. She studied harder, earned multiple degrees, dove deeper (literally), and made groundbreaking discoveries that changed how the world understands sharks. Through her work, she proved that sharks deserve admiration, not fear - and that women can be scientists, explorers, and leaders in any field.
Written by zoologist Jess Keating and illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns, Shark Lady blends biography, STEM learning, and empowerment into a story young readers won’t forget. Why children (and grown-ups) would love this on their bookshelf:
- A real-life story of perseverance and scientific discovery
- Celebrates women in STEM and following your passion
- Dynamic illustrations that bring sharks - and science - to life
- Includes a timeline and fascinating shark facts
Perfect for classrooms, science shelves, and curious readers, Shark Lady is an empowering reminder that bravery, determination, and curiosity can change the world.