What reading level is New Women in Medicine?

New Women in Medicine by Lucille A. Lester is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is New Women in Medicine appropriate for?

New Women in Medicine is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Gender Discrimination, Work-Life Balance Challenges.

What genre is New Women in Medicine?

New Women in Medicine is nonfiction — Medical.

Does New Women in Medicine have any content warnings?

New Women in Medicine has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Gender Discrimination, Work-Life Balance Challenges. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is New Women in Medicine?

New Women in Medicine by Lucille A. Lester is 261 pages.

New Women in Medicine

Lucille A. Lester

New Women in Medicine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A New History (1950-2020)

by Lucille A. Lester

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of antiseptic fills the air as women doctors step into hospitals where they were once just rare visitors. Over seventy years, their stories unfold—facing tough challenges, breaking barriers, and changing medicine forever. Their journey shows how courage and care can transform the world.

Themes

BiographyWomen in MedicineHistorySocial ChangeCareer and Ambition

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction book explores the history of women in medicine from the 1950s to today, highlighting the struggles and achievements of female physicians. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it combines historical events with personal stories to illustrate how women overcame gender barriers in medicine. Parents should note the book discusses themes of discrimination, gender equity, and social change in a thoughtful and age-appropriate manner.