Popular Science featured Historical Heroines in their, “Science-based coloring books for adults and children alike” article.

“Decades of fun: The Historical Heroines Coloring Book – Coloring enthusiasts will enjoy the challenge of illuminating the vibrancy of these 18th and 19th-century women of STEM. Aspiring scientists of any age will appreciate the historical context and achievements of people like Ada Lovelace, Alice Ball, and Beatrix Potter that accompany each of the captivating illustrations.”

“ ‘What an honor to have The Historical Heroines Coloring Book: Pioneering Women in Science recognized by Academics' Choice Awards! It not only encourages me to continue creating empowering books that celebrate women's achievements, but more importantly it honors those very women scientists by acknowledging their vast accomplishments and contributions to our world.’ - Elizabeth Lorayne, Author and Publisher at White Wave Press”

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Featured article on alumna, Elizabeth Lorayne.

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Romper: 18 Children's Books About Female Scientists, Because STEM-inism Is The Future

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Interview with Elizbeth Lorayne, “Today is Our Day ... Let's Celebrate”

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HISTORICAL HEROINES: PURE INSPIRATION FOR YOUNG GIRLS:

“The book is brilliantly organized. The choice of scientists covers a broad range of science: mathematics, chemistry, botany, astronomy, physics, genetics, naturalism, botanical and scientific illustration, paleontology, geology, entomology, and zoology. Each scientist has a spread, with a coloring page and a brief bio. Key scientific terms in the bio are highlighted and those words are explained in the glossary.”

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“Although each of the thirty scientists featured has a full-page portrait of the woman herself to color in, the extent of work that has gone into writing and illustrating the work shows that it is a true labor of love (as behooves any work that ardently supports the feminist cause, even in the most subtle of ways)…

Essentially, this work is a teacher’s and parent’s dream, as it is ideal for both educative and enjoyment purposes. Not only are the published sources of information listed in such a way as to encourage further reading on each of the scientists involved, but also the website addresses of a range of related bodies and institutions are given that invite further exploration...

It comes as absolutely no surprise that the author of The Historical Heroines Coloring Book is an award-winning author and publisher of children’s books, including, most notably, The Adventures of Piratess Tilly, as well as being a mother and artist. Her sensitive portrayal of how the professional and dedicated heroines overcame numerous challenges, both in their careers and on the home front, bears witness to the above.”

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“In the introduction, author Elizabeth Lorayne proclaims, “My hope is that through coloring these illustrations of strong, brilliant, hard-working women scientists, you will feel inspired to go forth and seize your own dreams and that you will in turn continue the circle of empowering yourself and others.” After reading this interesting and inspiring book, I believe she has achieved her goal.”

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NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — Keeping girls interested in STEM related classes as they get older has proven to be a challenge, but it’s a must if they’re going to be able to participate in our technology driven economy.

One way to do that might be thru the power of play.

Newburyport author Elizabeth Lorayne recently published her latest book, Historical Heroines. It chronicles the achievements of 31 women who bucked the system and pursued science more than 100 years ago.

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“Making History: Elizabeth Lorayne (r.) celebrated the launch of her book, The Historical Heroines Coloring Book: Pioneering Women in Science from the 18th and 19th Centuries, at Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport, Mass., on October 20. Joining Lorayne was Sue Little, Jabberwocky’s owner.”

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“In this wonderful coloring book young people will meet thirty-one remarkable women who refused to be denied the opportunity to study and to create. Each coloring page is accompanied by a carefully researched biography, which will enlighten and empower readers.”

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"I grew up knowing that my mother was told she could not become a veterinarian when she was a child in the 1940s because that “wasn’t a job that women do” and that one of my sisters was discouraged from studying engineering in the 1980s by her high school guidance counselor because it “wasn’t a field for girls” (this didn’t stop her). So for these and many other reasons, I was delighted to find The Historical Heroines Coloring Book: Pioneering Women in Science from the 18th and 19th Centuries. It’s thrilling to see just how many pioneering women in science there were and that there is diversity among them. Each woman has a page-long biography and then a page of her image to color in. This book isn’t just for children, though, as I definitely learned a thing or two. For instance, did you know that Beatrix Potter was an expert in fungi? Me neither. But I do now. —Myf" –Bookish