Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani

Until Maryam unexpectedly discovered a new genre of storytelling: In geometry, numbers became shapes, each with its own fascinating personality—making every equation a brilliant story waiting to be told.
As an adult, Maryam became a professor, inventing new formulas to solve some of math's most complicated puzzles.

Reviews

“Jaleel’s soft cartoons pair well with Reid’s words, reinforcing that Maryam was not just a math genius, but someone who loved books and used stories to solve tough problems….Highlighting an important figure, this book also demonstrates that one can excel in more than one field.” — Kirkus Reviews“An inspiring life story and worthwhile addition for any library looking to enhance its collection of STEAM titles or biographies of noteworthy women from the Middle East.”  — School Library Journal“A rewarding picture-book biography.” — ALA Booklist