A review by librarianryan
Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children by Julianna Swaney, Monica Kulling

4.0

I love learning about new historical figures. And by new, I mean new to me, and new to other readers as well. This story biographies the life of Dr. Sara Josephine Baker, the first pediatrician for the New York City Department of Child Hygiene. She helped develop rules, medical practices, and clothing for children that we take for granted. She focused a lot on poor immigrant children in Hell’s Kitchen because that is where she was needed most. While I am not a fan of the artwork, it plays well with the story, and helps progress the ideas of a woman stepping out of time. Quite well done, and a new historical figure to admire.