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Elizabeth Blackwell was born on February 3, 1821, in Bristol, England. She moved with her family to the United States in 1831, when she was 11 years old. The family emigrated following political uncertainty, and the loss of their sugar refinery in a fire. They lived in New York and Jersey cities for about six years before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio. At 17, Elizabeth started teaching to support her family after her father died. When she applied to medical college, she was rejected 29 times because no one thought women should be doctors. In October 1847, her 30th application met with success (but only as a joke), and she was admitted to Geneva Medical College in upstate New York. She graduated at the top of her class in 1849, becoming the first woman to receive her M.D. in the United States. In 1849, at the age of 28, she also became a naturalized American citizen. Elizabeth set up her own practice, gave public lectures, and created a medical school for women in the late 1860s. She became the first woman on the British Medical Register, and practiced in the United States and the United Kingdom. She wrote and spoke extensively about medical practices and inspired generations of women to become doctors.  Childrens Books: Who Says Women Can't be Doctors? Tanya Lee Stone (Author); Marjorie Priceman (Illustrator) Publisher: Henry Holt/Christy Ottaviano Books(2013) Picture Book: Ages: 5-8 yrs; Grades K-3 Review: Kirkus Review, Booklist Starred Review  Elizabeth Blackwell: America's First Woman Doctor Trina Robbins (Author); Cynthia Martin (Illustrator); Anne Timmons (illustrator) Publisher: Capstone Press (2006) Graphic Novel: Ages: 8-14 yrs; Grades 4-7 Review: Amazon 4.5* Customer Reviews  Elizabeth Blackwell: Girl Doctor (Childhood of Famous Americans) Joanne Landers Henry (Author) Publisher: Alladin (1996) Picture Book: Ages: 8-12 yrs; Grades 4-6 Review: Amazon 5* Customer Reviews  Elizabeth Blackwell, First Woman Doctor: A Short Biography for Kids (Kindle Edition) Charlene Ryan (Author) Publisher: Shamrock Eden Publishing (2015) Kindle Edition: 9 pp Review: One Amazon 5* Customer Reviews  The Excellent Doctor Blackwell: The Life of the First Physician Julia Boyd (Author) Publisher: Shamrock Eden Publishing (2015) Paperback: 382 pages Review: Amazon 3.5* Customer Reviews
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Nalini Krishnankutty Series DescriptionStarting with A is for Albert, B is for Blackwell, and C is for Clive, the series highlights the contributions made by immigrants to science, art, medicine, and more - to the founding of our nation, our institutions and our ways of living. This series provides a starting point for parents, educators and librarians to shape personal perspectives, create common narratives, and increase awareness of the tremendous impact that immigrants have had on our country. Archives
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