The Real Rosalind

She was angry, irascible, and combative. More than anything else? She was correct.
Rosalind Franklin grew up in the mid-twentieth century with an unmatched passion for science. As a woman, she worked twice as hard to gain recognition in a male-dominated field. Eventually, her perseverance earned her a name in the scientific community.
But her male colleagues shunned her, making her job difficult. When the scientific community raced to discover the nature of DNA, Rosalind's work would prove critical . . . but her contributions would be ignored as other scientists stepped forward to claim her work as their own.
A true story of diligence, intelligence, and courage.

Debbie Loren Dunn is an author of nonfiction books for children and young adults based in Texas. She graduated with a degree in computer science from the University of Texas at Austin and worked in the computer industry for twenty years specializing in databases and data mining. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and loves true stories about people doing amazing things--especially when others have told them they can't, or they shouldn't. Debbie's volunteer work includes having served as a Board Trustee of VCFA, a Board member of The Writer's League of Texas, and Regional Advisor for SCBWI Austin Chapter. She also served on the Board of the ARC--Texas Disability Services and on the Board for the Central Texas Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.