“Whether for the art shelves or the science collection, this biography cannot go deep, but it covers the surface events of Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s journey in a way that is breathtaking, unbelievable, and inspiring.”—Starred review, School Library Journal
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“A picture book showing the value of the A in the STEAM field.”—Booklist
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“Brightly illuminates a brilliant and multitalented yet unjustly obscure scientist.” —Kirkus
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“Iverson writes with delicacy, evoking childhood moments that were formative for Santiago: “The room was lit by a wisp of light... just enough light for drawing.” —Publishers Weekly​
Santiago Saw Things Differently
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Young Santiago is an artist, but his father expects him to toss his pencil and paper aside and become a doctor. As he studies science, however, Santiago realizes that his artistic streak means he sees things differently: trees, rivers, and even the human body. In fact, his talent might just be the key to unlocking complicated questions about tiny structures in our brains, changing the world of medicine forever.
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2024 Silver Medalist, Bank Street College of Education Cook Prize
