Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe Black history month ” —Gayle King

” —Gayle King

a 10-year-old Guatemalan whose first language is Q'eqchi'

Like most in his village

· Writing skills

Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe Black history month ” —Gayle KingBy Amy S. Hansen, Wanda Daz Merced, Illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza A nonfiction picture book biography of astrophysicist Wanda Daz Merced and how losing her sight didn't stop her from studying the stars. An inspiring true story of a woman scientist of color that's a riveting intersectional read for STEM fans ages 6 9. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Daz Merced wanted to learn everything she could about the stars. But in college she started