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I'm a Black Hole

by Dr. Eve M. Vavagiakis
Jessica Lanan
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Journey to the event horizon in this playful, mind-bending introduction to one of our universe's most mysterious marvels—narrated by a black hole itself.
Lurking at the center of our galaxy and in the farthest reaches of space are black holes. Once unseeable and unknowable, these cosmic devourers—sometimes born from the death of stars—swallow even light itself. What exactly is a black hole? And how do we even know they exist? In a kid-friendly, rhyming narration, the elusive astronomical object introduces itself as both a behemoth star-eater and a shy, rarely-spotted phenomenon. Physicist Eve M. Vavagiakis's approachable text is paired with Jessica Lanan's imaginative depictions of a young astronaut venturing where no human has gone before, along with stunning renderings of our fascinating narrator and the final frontier. Endnotes expand, spread by spread, on the fascinating science behind black holes and the cutting-edge experiments used to study them. This second entry in the Meet the Universe series will light readers' curiosity and have them racing to discover more secrets hidden among the stars.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Meet the Universe

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 19, 2024

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781536236811
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      May 31, 2024

      Gr 1-3-Vavagiakis (I'm a Neutrino) introduces young readers to black holes through gentle rhyming couplets and the eyes of a child. A Black girl with dark curls is bent over a book with the words, "I'm a Black Hole" on the first page, light playing across her skin. The reader is the main character in this story, and as the black hole speaks about what it is, the journey begins. Lanan's mixed-media artwork of ink, gouache, and digital collage is captivating. Full-bleed spreads mimic the black holes, eating up white space with bold color and such beauty. The protagonist visits black holes in space, including the first one spotted in Messier 87, in a space suit. Her face fills one page, while in the suit, reflecting "M87," "Supermassive Black Hole," and other data backwards. She is looking at a data panel, measuring black hole waves "using laws of nature to know how we behave." The intensity and excitement on her young face underscores that this starts, and ends, with her reading a book and playing with toy spaceship. The rhyming couplets, which are awkward at times, may not be appealing to most children due to the abstract subject. Concepts like event horizon and "make waves in space-time" are complicated, so this may not reach the targeted audience. Budding scientists may still be drawn in by the art and possibilities that they could discover and ponder, just as the main character does. Back matter for each page explains black holes in more detail. VERDICT A helpful additional selection to science collections.-Rachel Zuffa

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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