Courage Like Kate: The True Story of a Girl Lighthouse Keeper is a new children’s picture book biography based on the life of Kate Moore, a lighthouse keeper in the 19th century at Fayerweather Island in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The book is written by Anna Crowley Redding and beautifully illustrated by Emily Sutton.
As an investigative TV reporter, Anna Crowley Redding received multiple Edward R. Murrow awards and an Emmy Award, and was recognized by the Associated Press. Anna’s debut young adult nonfiction book Google It: A History of Google explored the extraordinary tale of the startup of one of the world’s most innovative companies. Her other books include Elon Musk: A Mission to Save the World and Black Hole Chasers: The Amazing True Story of an Astronomical Breakthrough. She’s written several picture books for children, including Rescuing the Declaration of Independence, Chowder Rules! The True Story of an Epic Food Fight, and The Gravity Tree. Anna and her two boys live near Portland, Maine.
This podcast episode is also available in a video version on the USLHS YouTube channel.
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U.S. Lighthouse Society Historian Jeremy D’Entremont is the author of 24 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He is a past president of the American Lighthouse Foundation and founder of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, and he has lectured and narrated cruises throughout the Northeast and in other regions. He is also the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s weekly podcast, “Light Hearted.” He can be emailed at Jeremy@uslhs.org
Writing in picture too small, mike
Thanks for your comment. The pages were included to show an example of the artwork in the book and were not intended to be read. Sorry that wasn’t made clear.
Actually watched the video version and absolutely loved it, but somehow comments would not work.
Already purchased the book and had it shipped to our 9 year old Granddaughter. Thank Thank you many times thank you for telling this story to young ladies.
I seriously think Anna should look into also telling the story of Abbie Burgess of Matinicus Rock Lighthouse.
Thank You Again,
Bret and Laura
Hi Bret and Laura – Thanks for your nice comment. What an excellent gift for your granddaughter!