Awards and Honors
Parent's Choice Recommended Award Winner 2019
One of Nonfiction Detective's Best Books of 2019
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People/NCSS/CBC/2020
Purchase
Away with Words, the Daring True Story of Explorer Isabella Bird
Written by Lori Mortensen
Illustrated by Kristy Caldwell
Published by Peachtree, Paperback, Feb 2022
Daring Isabella Bird, the first female member of the Royal Geographical Society, challenged society's boundaries for women and wrote 10 bestselling books about her explorations. "No man now ever says of any difficult ting that I could not do it."—Isabella Bird
For educator resources, click HERE.
Reviews
“This story is a treat for young, independent and adventuresome souls.” —Tulsa Book Review
“Sure to inspire the explorers of tomorrow."—Bookpage
“Children who hope to forge their own paths can take heart from this picture-book biography.”—Booklist
“This volume captures the spirit of a woman who embraced new experiences and played by her own rules."—Publishers Weekly

