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Vivien Thomas: Scientist and Educator at Heart

By Joan Schoettler

Coming 2025

The picture book biography details the life and work of Vivien Thomas, a groundbreaking Black cardiac surgeon who, without any professional education beyond high school, rose to the top of his field, developed lifesaving procedures, and trained countless medical students and fellow surgeons.

The Honey Jar

By Joan Schoettler

ISBN 978-1638191544
Bushel & Peck Books

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A Home for George

Written by Joan Schoettler
Illustrated by Mykel Newton Suntrapak

Proceeds benefit Valley Children’s

ISBN 978-1-7327052-2-7
HC: $14.99

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RUTH ASAWA: A Sculpting Life

Written by Joan Schoettler
Illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner

Ages: 6 - 9 years /32 pages
ISBN: 9781455623976
HC: $16.99
Pelican Publishing

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Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth

Written by Joan Schoettler
Illustrated by Jessica Lalan

Ages: 5-8 /32 pages
ISBN: 9781885008404
HC: $17.95
Shen’s Books/Lee & Low Books

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Voices of New Mexico

Joan is one of thirty-four authors who explore what it means to be in New Mexico-the traditions, history, quirks, stories, landscape, and people.

 









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