Frida Kahlo: 5-Minute Genius Stories

By Union Square Kids and Stephen Krensky

Go behind the iconic self-portrait and discover the life and times of Frida Kahlo through ten colorful stories of her life as an artist and activist. Readers get an in depth look into Kahlo's childhood in Mexico through her rise as an artist, a political and social activist, and an inspirational educator.

Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5 Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1454961686
• ISBN13: 9781454961680
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Length: 112 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4