Mysteries and more make summer reading for kids

These are among books suitable for kids’ summer reading according to Catholic News Service reviewer Regina Lordan.

"Brilliant! 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians and Super Smart People" by David Michael Warren, illustrated by Jaclyn Warren. Pauline Books and Media (Boston, 2020). 101 pp., $24.95.

If there was ever any doubt about the intrinsically compatible relationship between faith and science before, it surely will be debunked after reading "Brilliant!" Although not the intention of the book, the remarkable men and women of faith featured within will surely amplify the aforementioned. The illuminating illustrations pair perfectly with the stories, perhaps a natural result of the collaboration between the married author-illustrator creators of the book. 

One center helps five women find success

The July 4th weekend is the perfect time to dip into tales of five immigrant women and the Dominican Sisters of Springfield who helped prepare them for successful lives in the U.S.

Written by retired journalist Anna Marie Kukec Tomczyk, the book artfully weaves stories of struggle and success in “We Are Eagles: Inspiring Stories of immigrant Women Who Took Bold Steps in Life through Literacy.”