Blast Off Auto Sendak Inspiring a new generation of

Inspiring a new generation of boys:

Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar

Perfect for: Kids who love science

A #1 New York Times and IndieBound bestseller

Blast Off Auto Sendak Inspiring a new generation ofAn inspiring story about a young Black girl who wants to be an astronaut, written years before Black astronauts were sent into space. This remarkable picture book has been out of print for decades, until now. First published in 1973, a year after the final Apollo mission, when American astronauts were exclusively white and male, Blast Off is the story of a young African American girl with a vision and a mission. Regina Williams wants to be an