How Emily Saved the Bridge by Frieda Wishinsky

And the use of dialog in speech balloons lightens the story, making it fun and accessible. “The playful illustrations by Nelson help make the long-ago 1880s feel candy-colored vivid.

“A strong and honest homage to a remarkable woman.” - Kirkus Reviews Another win for the ladies of STEM.” - Booklist, STARRED REVIEW Nelson’s whimsical cut-paper collages, an interplay of bright blocks of color and black-and-white photography, capture a rapidly growing city in the flux of modernization. “Wishinsky’s quippy dialogue and well-researched storytelling capture the passion and intelligence of the extraordinary Emily. She is the illustrator of The King of the Birds by Acree Graham Macam, which Booklist reviewed as “nothing short of charming.” She has also illustrated A Storytelling of Ravens by Kyle Lukoff, which received starred reviews from Kirkus and Foreword, and Uncle Holland by JonArno Lawson, described by School Library Journal as “sophisticated yet playful.” Natalie lives in Atlanta. Natalie Nelson’s illustrations have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times and the Washington Post. Frieda grew up in Manhattan and has always loved crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. More recently, Frieda has written the novel Avis Dolphin, illustrated by Willow Dawson, and A History of Just about Everything with Elizabeth MacLeod, illustrated by Qin Leng. Each One Special, illustrated by Werner Zimmerman, was nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award, and Please, Louise! illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay won the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.įrieda Wishinsky is the award-winning author of more than sixty books, including picture books, novels and non-fiction, which have been translated into many languages.

Speech bubbles revealing imagined dialogue add a playful note to this historical account, which includes fascinating facts about the Brooklyn Bridge and a further reading list. She was the first person to cross the Brooklyn Bridge when it opened.Įmily, who went on to study law among many other accomplishments, is an inspiration to all, as demonstrated through Frieda Wishinsky’s informative and engaging text and Natalie Nelson’s distinctive collage illustrations.

When Washington became ill from decompression sickness, Emily stepped in, doing everything from keeping the books, to carrying messages for her husband, to monitoring the construction of the bridge. She married Washington Roebling, the chief engineer of the famous bridge. It is thanks to Emily Warren Roebling that the bridge was finished at all.Įmily was not an engineer, but she was educated in math and science. The Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic suspension bridge that connects Manhattan and Brooklyn, was completed in 1883.

How Emily Saved the Bridge by Frieda Wishinsky