Finding Rebecca

By Shani Mahiri King,
Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

“A study in perseverance—both that of the book’s subject and the author who unearthed her story.” — Kirkus Reviews

We should all know the name Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, but you probably don’t—or at least, you don’t yet. Finding Rebecca examines the surprising disappearance of America’s first Black female doctor from records and memory. But with this book author Shani King pieces together a dramatic picture of the life she led, her hardships, and her many accomplishments. Discover more about this trailblazing first—and help ensure that she is lost no longer.