Vera the Astronaut
Vera the Astronaut by Susanna Isern, published by NubeOcho Ediciones on November 4, 2025, is a children’s book that explores themes of ambition and perseverance. With 40 pages, this edition presents the story of Vera, who is thrilled to be accepted into the Great Space Academy. However, she soon discovers that she is one of the few girls among her peers, raising questions about gender roles in aspiring careers like astronautics.
In this narrative, readers will follow Vera as she navigates the challenges posed by some classmates who believe that girls should not pursue such dreams. The book addresses important topics such as friendship, social skills, and the importance of believing in oneself despite societal expectations. Vera the Astronaut serves as an empowering tale that encourages young readers to pursue their aspirations, regardless of obstacles they may face.
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When Vera is admitted to the Great Space Academy she is ecstatic! But out of all the children selected, there is only one other girl… Do only boys want to be astronauts?
At the Great Space Academy, where future astronauts are trained, there are very few girls. Vera is a brilliant girl and passes one test after another, but there are some boys in her class who think that girls shouldn’t be astronauts and they do everything they can to stop her. Will Vera succeed despite the obstacles?
After Martina the Soccer Star, Susanna Isern and Marta Moreno come together again to bring us Vera the Astronaut, another book that proves girls can be whatever they want to be.
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