January 17, 2023 – Today is the release day of the new picture bookTo Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights, which can be ordered on Amazon.  The official description of the book is as follows:

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.

As 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. 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. 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!

What a great book to get young ones to appreciate the work done to help millions achieve their dreams and goals.

However, to get an even better appreciation for the book, the writer (Angela Dalton) and illustrator (Lauren Semmer) will be hosting a LIVE online book launch tomorrow, January 18, 2023.  The invitation to the event from the website reads:

Please join us for a fun family-friendly evening including author & illustrator-lead book reading, Q&A, crafts, giveaways & more!   

This will be a one-hour event from 5PM – 6PM PST.

The event is free and all are welcome to attend.  To read more about this book's creators and reserve your e-ticket for the event, follow the link here and sign up.