Mae Among the Stars
Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed is an illustrated picture book published by HarperCollins on January 9, 2018. This 40-page book is crafted for young readers, focusing on the inspiring journey of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book captures Little Mae’s dreams of dancing among the stars and her determination to become an astronaut.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes curiosity, intelligence, and the importance of encouragement from family. The story highlights themes of exploration and discovery, making it a suitable choice for both classroom settings and bedtime reading. Mae Among the Stars aims to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams and believe in the possibility of achieving the extraordinary.
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A beautiful picture book for sharing, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.
A great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, Mae Among the Stars is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts!
When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering.
She wanted to be an astronaut.
Her mom told her, “If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.”
Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents’ encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.
This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination.
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