The Curie Society

The 2022 Hal Clement Notable Young Adult Books List


Selection of the 2022 Rise Book List from the Feminist Task Force of the American Library Association
"Readers eager for greater representation of women in the sciences will cheer..." — Publishers Weekly
"The characterization is deft and snappy, and the visual storytelling efficient and dynamic with an expressive color palette and varied panel layout... A STEM treat for the curious." — Kirkus Reviews

"Budding scientists and fans of exciting graphic novels are in for a rollicking journey that stresses that women in STEM truly are better together" — School Library Journal

"With suspenseful espionage, nerdy humor and a group of dauntless, eager trailblazers fostering genuine friendships, The Curie Society is sure to fascinate curious minds." — Shelf Awareness

"Janet Harvey’s script packs in high-kicking derring-do and affecting character moments, and as a celebration of diversity and female empowerment her story cannot be faulted." — Financial Times

"This is strong storytelling first and foremost, tough, with a golden thread of science running through it… Highly recommended." — Fortean Times

“Three brilliant young women join a sisterhood of science and find themselves drawn into an adventure that will test their courage, knowledge, and friendship. A refreshing and empowering read!”
— Pia Guerra, political cartoonist and artist of Y: The Last Man

“Featuring strong teenage characters grappling with ethics in science, society, and history, this graphic novel will make a great gift for burgeoning, curious young scientists everywhere.”
— Janna Levin, author of Black Hole Blues

“A delightful mix of engaging adventure and fascinating science. An excellent way of learning lots of science ideas and sharing in the lives of characters who have a passion for it.”
— Clifford V. Johnson, physicist and author of The Dialogues: Conversations about the Nature of the Universe

“A fun comic starring heroines who find themselves solving one scientific puzzle after the next!”

― Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Artemis

"Recommended for anyone with young people in their life who are keen to explore science."― Starburst

"Action-packed and empowering."― Culturefly

"Full of action . . . a great addition to have for any young girl's library."― ComicBuzz

"The three diverse heroines of the secret Curie Society using brains, resourcefulness and cutting-edge technology to outwit nefarious rogue scientists who threaten the world. Right on!"― Nature Magazine

"Read this for yourself, but also give this graphic novel to all the young ladies in your life!"― Sequential Tart

"A delightful graphic novel that will certainly help younger readers learn lots of science and technological innovations and ideas, stimulating their curious minds."― Engineering & Technology


"There aren't enough books to inspire girls about math, science and technology (although that's changing), so I welcome this one."
― Tribune News Service
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"Highly entertaining and packed with interesting science"
―Physics World