Black History Heroes: Mae Jemison

Featuring the life offormer NASA astronaut, engineer, and physician Mae Jemison,the second title in the new Black History Heroes children'sbook series from former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, andauthor Chris Singleton.

Black History Heroes: Mae Jemison: Shooting for the Stars: The First Black Woman in Space shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids.

★ “This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start.....Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review

2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book Winner

From Stanfordand Cornell to the Peace Corps and from a trip on the space shuttle to anappearance on Start Trek, Mae Jemison’s life continues to feature thehard work and dedication to science, healthcare, and care for others that broughther to the highest levels of a career in science.

An inspirationto millions, the life of Mae Jemison is indeed proof that Black history matters.

Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations ofblack men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow. Written by former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.

★ “The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs….Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to.”—Booklist, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman