Lighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy Heroines By Kris Coronado

Here’s a story that practically smells like sea air—and we couldn’t be happier to have it on our shelves.

Lighthouse Ladies shines a well-earned spotlight on four real women who kept the lamps burning long before anyone uttered the phrase “girl power.” Picture it: a wind-walloped Hawaiian clifftop. An icy channel off the Virginia coast. And the women who stood watch, battling weather and waves to bring sailors safely home.

If the derring-do of Shark Lady meets the soaring inspiration of Mae Among the Stars sounds like your kind of read, you’ll feel right at home here. Kris Coronado’s debut nonfiction picture book is a perfect match for fans of Hello, Lighthouse, and it’s brought to vivid life by the brilliant illustrations of Islenia Mil.

To tend a lighthouse a century ago took guts, grit, and no small amount of courage. It was a job tackled by hundreds every day—and many of them, it turns out, were not men. These four true tales prove that intrepid, hardy heroines have always been part of our history. We just needed someone to tell their stories.

As booksellers nestled in our own little seaside cove, we have a soft spot for anything involving lighthouses and the brave souls who kept them. This one is a treasure for curious young readers—and for the grown-ups who’ll happily linger over those gorgeous pages.

A wonderful pick for budding history buffs, future adventurers, and anyone who loves a story of courage by the sea.

Stop by and browse, or let us pop a copy in the mail. We’d love to help you discover it.

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