“A Life Electric” with Azadeh Westergaard

Join author Azadeh Westergaard and explore the life of inventor Nikola Tesla! Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. An inventor since childhood, Tesla’s patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. Tesla’s love of animals also remained constant throughout his life and led to his anointment as the “Pigeon Charmer of New York” for his devotion to nature’s original wireless messengers. Exploring his groundbreaking inventions against the backdrop of his private life, “A Life Electric” introduces Nikola Tesla to young readers unlike ever before. Azadeh Westergaard’s lyrical debut brings compassion and humanity to the legacy of the brilliant inventor, while the esteemed illustrator Júlia Sardà deftly brings him to life.