A review by kytwins
What Stars Are Made of by Sarah Allen

5.0

Seventh grader Libby is a science-loving girl who faces many challenges, but still manages to call herself lucky. She has Turner’s Syndrome, which I didn’t really know much about until I read this book. The author, Sarah Allen also has Turner Syndrome, and she portrays what it’s like to live with this in an authentic voice through Libby. I loved the relationship between Libby and her sister, Nonny. Their talks demonstrate the sweet connection they have and how she wants to help her and her husband with their finances so their pregnancy will be smooth. I also enjoyed reading about a previously unknown-to-me female astronomer, Cecilia Payne. I think what draws me to stories like these is not just the development of a good storyline and likeable characters but also how much I learn from them. In this case, I had a bit of insight into Turner Syndrome and learned about a historical figure whom I had never even heard of before this book. Libby is selfless and courageous and this heartwarming STEM-filled story will be enjoyed by lots of readers.