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Picture Books about Living Your Dream

Illustration of a African American girl in an astronaut suit with a starry background

Mae Among the Stars Mae Among the Stars
by Roda Ahmed; illustrated by Stasia Burrington

What is your dream? 

An elementary school assignment sparked one Alabama student’s desire to view earth from space. But when young Mae Jemison first voiced her dream of being an astronaut, her teacher, suggested nursing would be a better fit for the bright African American girl. Mae’s parents strongly encouraged her to follow her own dream. In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman in space. Onboard the space shuttle Endeavour, Mae took a moment to wave to her proud parents back on Earth. 

Picture Books About Courage
Some books are mirrors, reflecting characters that readers can relate to, while others are windows, offering a view of someone else's world. These inspiring picture books reveal real life acts of courage.

Illustration of a little girl on a paper boat on the ocean

The Proudest Blue, a Story of Hibab and Family
by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Before she became the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad’s middle school classmates questioned her custom of covering her hair with a headscarf. The Proudest Blue explains the hijab as a meaningful rite of passage for young Muslim women and illustrates the strong bonds between sisters. Young children will love the colorful illustrations by Hatem Aly in this beautiful picture book about family and resilience. 

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