Hidden Heroes

Ten Overlooked Trailblazers

Hardcover

Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

Adapted from the New York Times’ acclaimed "Overlooked" column, this collection of ten true stories about dreamers and doers, from scientists to stuntwomen, celebrates larger-than-life heroes who have gone unappreciated—until now!

What do a high-flying stuntwoman, a radio astronomer, a music producer, and a woman who went over Niagara Falls in a barrel have in common? They all wowed the people in their lives with their accomplishments—but none were commemorated with obituaries in the paper of record.

The New York Times "Overlooked" column memorializes people whose contributions were not deemed notable at the time due to their identity. This gorgeous picture book features ten profiles of people who were larger than life, and whose awe-inspiring achievements are finally being celebrated.

"This engaging collection broadens readers’ understanding of whose stories deserve to be remembered."—Booklist

ISBN 9780593426289 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 6, 2026
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Dimensions 10 x 10
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4

ISBN 9780593426296 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Oct 6, 2026
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Dimensions 10 x 10
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4

ISBN 9780593426302 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 6, 2026
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4

ISBN 9798217352746 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Oct 6, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4

Amisha Padnani

Amisha Padnani is an award-winning staff editor at The New York Times and a keynote speaker on topics such as diversity, where she often highlights people who are underrepresented in society. She has been interviewed on NPR, Democracy Now, CBC, CBS, and the BBC. Porter Magazine named her Incredible Woman of the Year.

New York Times

The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed internationally. Founded in 1851, the newspaper has won 122 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper.

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