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Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children

by Monica Kulling

Other authors: Julianna Swaney (Illustrator)

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Shares the story of a trailblazer who has inspired generations of girls to change the world. Sara Josephine Baker was a strong girl who loved adventure. Growing up in New York in the late 1800s was not easy. When she lost her brother and father to typhoid fever, she became determined to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. In Jo's day, medical schools were closed to women, but times were changing, and Jo was at the forefront. When she graduated in 1898, Dr. Jo still faced prejudice against women in her field. Not many people were willing to be seen by a female doctor, and Dr. Jo's waiting room remained mostly empty. She accepted a job in public health and was sent to Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods where many immigrants lived. There, she was able to treat the most vulnerable patients: babies and children. She realized that the best treatment was to help babies get a stronger start in life. Babies need fresh air, clean and safe environments, and proper food. Dr. Jo's successes, fueled by her determination, compassion and ingenuity, made her famous across the nation for saving the lives of 90,000 inner city infants and children.… (more)
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Really well done children's book that nicely educates about Dr. Sara Josephine Baker's life and contributions to public health, especially infants. It's definitely a conversation starter and can be used as a jumping off point to talk about a variety of issues that kids might see in the world around them. ( )
  redsauce | Aug 19, 2019 |
DR. JO is a beautifully written book about Sara Josephine Baker, a trailblazer in medicine. She lived in New York in the late 1800s, and after her father and brother died from typhoid fever, she vowed to become a doctor. This was easier said than done at that time as Medical schools did not admit women. Josephine was accepted to a Women's Medical School in New York and her dream was realized. Graduating did not mean she would be able to practice medicine. People would not go to a female doctor, so she became a health inspector for the city of New York. In Hell's Kitchen, Jo once again came face to face with typhoid fever. She taught the parents what to do to prevent this terrible disease as well as many other child diseases and ailments. She researched and developed practices, items and inventions for various problems she encountered. Jo helped to change many practices, and in doing so, ultimately saved the lives of 90,000 inner city infants and children in her practice in Hell’s Kitchen. A great book to read when studying health practices, women's rights and growth, poverty, biographies, famous women and more. A great addition to any school or public library. The publisher, Penguin Random House Canada, provided me with a copy of this book to read. The opinions stated are my own. ( )
  Carlathelibrarian | Feb 5, 2019 |
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I was unfamiliar with the life of Josephine Baker and this book was a delightful introduction that will engage young and older readers alike. The story was informative and did not shy away from the struggles faced by women in the medical field and poor immigrant families, but shared their stories in an inspiring and child-appropriate way. The illustrations were beautiful and added softness to a gritty subject.

I received this book through the Early Reviewers program. The opinions expressed are my own. ( )
  MKCagle | Jan 11, 2019 |
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Sara Josephine Baker was a woman ahead of her time. This book does an excellent job telling the story of her life in a way that young children can understand.
Both my 4- and 6-year-olds enjoyed the story and illustrations. They learned that good health has a lot to do with access to good food and proper medical information. How lucky we are to live in an era that understands germs yet we should remember that we don't yet know everything about science.
Reading this book provided me the opportunity to talk to my children about the 19th century and how limited women's choices were. I hope my daughter will be inspired to work hard and help others like Dr. Jo. ( )
  TheOaksPCW | Dec 23, 2018 |
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I absolutely love children's biographic picture books. They provide a wide open door to introduce the young children to real people at real places doing real and fabulous things in the World. This book by Monica Kulling which is beautifully illustrated by Julianna Swaney is exceptional in the telling of Dr. Jo's story.

The text is for children but doesn't "talk down" to them. It flows in beautiful composition rendering the process of Dr. Jo's life from childhood to becoming America's first pediatrician. It tells of her compassion, her professionality, her insight into the needs of people, and her accomplishments.

Dr. Jo was a strong woman at a time when women did not readily pursue medical professions nor were they much accepted by the populace. This children's biography will teach appreciation and respect for Dr. Jo's accomplishments and for the medical and health profession.

I highly recommend this book. Homes that provide libraries for their families, school libraries, public libraries all need to have copies.

I received a copy through the Librarything.com Early Readers program. ( )
  VeraGodley | Dec 4, 2018 |
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Shares the story of a trailblazer who has inspired generations of girls to change the world. Sara Josephine Baker was a strong girl who loved adventure. Growing up in New York in the late 1800s was not easy. When she lost her brother and father to typhoid fever, she became determined to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. In Jo's day, medical schools were closed to women, but times were changing, and Jo was at the forefront. When she graduated in 1898, Dr. Jo still faced prejudice against women in her field. Not many people were willing to be seen by a female doctor, and Dr. Jo's waiting room remained mostly empty. She accepted a job in public health and was sent to Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods where many immigrants lived. There, she was able to treat the most vulnerable patients: babies and children. She realized that the best treatment was to help babies get a stronger start in life. Babies need fresh air, clean and safe environments, and proper food. Dr. Jo's successes, fueled by her determination, compassion and ingenuity, made her famous across the nation for saving the lives of 90,000 inner city infants and children.

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Sara Josephine Baker was a strong girl who loved adventure. Growing up in New York in the late 1800s was not easy. When she lost her brother and father to typhoid fever, she became determined to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. In Jo's day, medical schools were closed to women, but times were changing, and Jo was at the forefront.

When she graduated in 1898, Dr. Jo still faced prejudice against women in her field. Not many people were willing to be seen by a female doctor, and Dr. Jo's waiting room remained mostly empty. She accepted a job in public health and was sent to Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods where many immigrants lived. There, she was able to treat the most vulnerable patients: babies and children. She realized that the best treatment was to help babies get a stronger start in life. Babies need fresh air, clean and safe environments, and proper food. Dr. Jo's successes, fueled by her determination, compassion and ingenuity, made her famous across the nation for saving the lives of 90,000 inner city infants and children.
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