Hi! I’m currently a PhD student participating in a program where I’m paired with a middle schooler. We’ve been exchanging letters, and I’ve been sharing what it’s like to work in STEM.
The program is ending soon, and I’d love to send her a book as a gift.
When I was younger, I really enjoyed reading books written by scientists and doctors. Those stories played a big role in getting me interested in my field. I was originally thinking about giving her The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks, since I loved his work growing up, but now I’m not sure it’s the best fit for her.
She’s mentioned that she wants to become a medical doctor in the future, so I’m looking for book recommendations that are:
- appropriate for a middle school reading level
- engaging and not too dense
- ideally about what being a doctor is like, or real-life medical stories
For context, she’s from a rural area in Texas, if that helps with recommendations.
Would love any suggestions! Thank you!
by edamamespirit