It's Possible - by Rita Lorraine Hubbard (Paperback)

About the Book

★ Booklist Starred Review - A picture book biography of Ronald McNair, who defied segregation to become a NASA astronaut, while mastering martial arts, music, and science along the way. His story shows that anything is possible.

Book Synopsis

★ Booklist Starred Review

Ronald McNair grew up poor and Black in a leaky house in 1950s South Carolina. That didn't stop him from dreaming big. He set his eyes on the stars and saw infinite possibilities. From standing up to segregation at age nine to becoming a NASA astronaut, Ronald defied every boundary. He mastered physics, earned a black belt in karate, played the saxophone, and soared toward space twice! This inspiring biography shows young readers that with courage and will, anything is possible-no matter where they start. Though Ronald's life was tragically cut short in the 1986 Challenger disaster, his legacy continues to inspire dreamers everywhere.

Review Quotes

"This vibrant picture book provides an inviting introduction to a courageous American." -Booklist (Starred Review)

"An uplifting story about Ronald McNair, layered with powerful examples of the future astronaut's unshakeable belief in himself." -Charles Smith Jr., Coretta Scott King Award-winning author

"Ronald McNair's story demonstrates how hard work and perseverance can launch dreams into the stars. Also, the illustrations are fantastic!" -Don Tate, Ezra Jack Keats award-winning author and illustrator