Author Laurie Wallmark

Award-winning author Laurie Wallmark writes picture book biographies of women in STEM, as well as fiction. Her books have earned six starred trade reviews and have been translated into seven foreign languages. Her titles include Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code, Rivka's Presents, and The Queen of Chess.

Book Queen of Chess

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