To Boldly Go // How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights

Perfect for fans ofHidden FiguresandMae Among the Stars!To Boldly Gotells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform onStar Trekto inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields.

As Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television showStar Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on screen. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starshipEnterprisewas revolutionary in the 1960s when only white men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters on TV were servants.

Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue their dreams, but also opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, Dr. Mae Jemison, and more.

This empowering tribute to the trailblazing pop culture icon reminds us of the importance of perseverance and the power of representation in storytelling. You just might be inspired to boldly go where no one like you has ever gone before!

Angela Daltonis a children’s book author living in Oakland, California. She likes trying new recipes and hopes to one day create her signature dish. Her first book,If You Look Up to the Sky, is followed byRuby’s Reunion Day Dinner. Visit her online at www.angeladalton.com.

Lauren Semmeris an artist, bestselling children’s book illustrator, and designer whose work is featured on everything from kids’ wall art to children’s apparel. She is the illustrator of theNew York Timesbestselling picture bookThe ABC’s of Black Historywritten by Rio Cortez. Visit Lauren at www.laurensemmer.com.

• Publisher:HarperCollins (January 17, 2023)
• Language:English
• Hardcover:40 pages
• ISBN-10: 0063073218
• ISBN-13:9780063073210
• Reading age: 4 – 8 years
• Grade level:Preschool – 3
• Item Weight:1.42 pounds