

This empowering tribute to the trailblazing pop-culture icon reminds us of the importance of perseverance and the power of representation in storytelling. Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue their dreams but also opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronauts Sally Ride, Dr.

A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s when only white men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters on TV were servants. (Philomel, 2022), and To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Civil. 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.Illustrator: Lauren Semmer *Signed Bookplates*įrom the author of Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner, Angela Dalton, and New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer comes To Boldly Go, a vibrant, empowering picture book biography of Nichelle Nichols, who as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek was the first to boldly go where no Black actor had gone before.Īs Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television show Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on-screen. Angela Dalton is a published author of fiction and nonfiction in. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was 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. To Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation. hura on the iconic prime-time television show Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on screen. Listen offline to Angela Dalton To Boldly Go. Angela Dalton, Lauren Semmer (Illustrator). Plus how a fictional character can have a real-world impact. When you think of Star Trek, do you think about civil rights After reading today’s featured book, you will. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars! To Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields. Angela Dalton To Boldly Go song from Picturebooking - season - 1 free mp3 download online on . Browse Books: Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Women To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols. Host Nadia Salomon chats with author Angela Dalton about the picture book TO BOLDLY GO, illustrated by Lauren Semmer. To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights (Hardback)īy Dalton, Angela Illustrated by Semmer, Lauren
