Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space

This picture book's lyrical text introduces space concepts while celebrating NASA's Artemis missions and all future space adventures.

What will we find light-years away,
beyond the expanse where our planets play?

Join a crew of astronauts on an inspiring new mission to explore the moon, the stars, and the far reaches of outer space. This out-of-this-world journey features:

• Art that blends illustration with actual NASA photographs of space
• An engaging narrative that uses endearing rhymes to introduce STEM concepts
• A glossary that teaches space vocabulary words
• A strong female protagonist and diverse crew of scientists in a celebration of NASA's goal of landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon

This exciting adventure to the moon and beyond is sure to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts to reach for the stars.

With a background in education, Roxanne Troup writes children's books that entertain, educate, and inspire. Her debut, My Grandpa, My Tree, and Me, was named the 2024 Book of the Year by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. She lives in the mountains of Colorado.

Informed by more than ten years of professional graphic design experience, Amanda Lenz brings adventure, charm, and color into every illustration and design to inform, engage, and delight. Amanda resides in Boulder, Colorado.