When Kathleen Friel was young, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and a doctor told her parents all the things she'd never be able to do.

They left his office for good and found a new doctor.

As Kathleen grew up, she found her own methods to tackle tricky tasks and make her way through the world. After becoming fascinated by science, she went on to earn a PhD, investigating how injured brains can build new connections. She now runs her own lab, developing new techniques to help others with cerebral palsy.

This is the incredible story of how a determined scientist rewrote the rules and followed her dreams.

Author: Danna Zeiger
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Published: 09/09/2025
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9798765647271


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2025 pg. 101
Booklist 08/01/2025

About the Author
Zeiger, Danna: - Before pursuing her aspirations as a children's literature author, Danna Zeiger was the biology professor and program director for Fisher College's biology program, serving disadvantaged and first-in-the-family students from diverse backgrounds. While homeschooling her three spirited kids, Danna established a STEM accessibility and educational resource entitled DrZatHome. She a member of SCBWI and Storyteller Academy based in Massachusetts.Bisaillon, Josée: - Josee Bisaillon grew up in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. Her illustrations are a mixture of collage, drawings, and digital montage, taking us into a richly detailed and multidimensional world.