Written by: Roda Ahmed.

Illustrated by: Stasia Burrington.

Inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.

Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents’ encouraging words, paved the way for her success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.  (From GoodReads.)

Ages: 3 to 5 years old / 5 to 7 years old.

Credit: Ms Christina (Storytime Solidarity member).