Mae Among the Stars

Written by Roda Ahmed · Illustrated by Stasia Burrington

A young girl dreams of becoming an astronaut and seeing Earth from space.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,375 ratings

40 pages· 610 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Little Mae dreams of dancing among the stars, fueled by her mother's words: "If you believe it, anything is possible." Her journey from imagination to becoming the first African American woman in space is a testament to determination and dreams. Will Mae's curiosity and hard work be enough to reach the stars? This inspiring tale encourages young readers to pursue the impossible with heart and imagination.

From the publisher

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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