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heetlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect young child's introduction to the Astronaut Mae Jemison. Readers of this book learn that Mae was discouraged to dream of becoming an astronaut by her teacher in grade school, but listened to her parents to believe in it.
hereisenough's review against another edition
4.0
I like books about such amazing endeavors that begin so familiarly- not only have we all been the kid dreaming up careers, but as a librarian I constantly see kids asking for books about topics, imagining, and drawing about these dreams, just like Mae. This book's art also beautifully portrays how it feels when your dreams are not taken seriously- the world loses its color and magic.
deservingporcupine's review against another edition
2.0
This seemed like a pretty boring way to write about a really amazing person.
pagesofpins's review against another edition
3.0
Cute illustrations, but would have been better if it focused on what she did rather than just that she had a dream.
veronicakg's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
missprint_'s review against another edition
5.0
This is a very young bio of Mae Jemison. Short sentences and limited text with a page-long note on her life at the back. The illustrations are gorgeous--I love the artwork style. The story is a sweet introduction to astronauts in general and Mae in particular. I hate that her teacher discouraged her but I like that the parents tell her to keep dreaming. Great message. Love.
oliviak07's review against another edition
3.0
"If you dream it, if you believe it and work hard for it, anything is possible.” - Roda Ahmed's "Mae Among the Stars".
If someone were to stop and ask me "Why should I read 'Mae Among the Stars'?" my answer would be the quote above.
Many could be familiar with Mae Jemison as the first African American woman in space, but do you remember when you first learned about her? I had a hard time pin pointing that myself. It most likely occurred later in my K-12 years, but what if we could be introduced to figures like her much, much sooner? Say, first or second grade? Maybe even kindergarten?
What Ahmed has composed is the enthusiastic motivation that any small child (and adults who care for their 'inner child') needs to pack up their belongings and board a rocket ship to their dreams. We all can relate to Mae's experience of a dream being ignored or disregarded by others for one reason or another. But, again, like the quote above promises: "Anything is possible".
My hope for this book is that it occupies classrooms and story times outside of Black History Month. Like BHM, this book should not be confined to a set amount of time, but should be free to read and celebrate all year long. As a future educational interpreter, with a focus on literacy and seeing her students excel and become whomever they dream to be, I will not let this tale start to collect dust come March 1rst.
If someone were to stop and ask me "Why should I read 'Mae Among the Stars'?" my answer would be the quote above.
Many could be familiar with Mae Jemison as the first African American woman in space, but do you remember when you first learned about her? I had a hard time pin pointing that myself. It most likely occurred later in my K-12 years, but what if we could be introduced to figures like her much, much sooner? Say, first or second grade? Maybe even kindergarten?
What Ahmed has composed is the enthusiastic motivation that any small child (and adults who care for their 'inner child') needs to pack up their belongings and board a rocket ship to their dreams. We all can relate to Mae's experience of a dream being ignored or disregarded by others for one reason or another. But, again, like the quote above promises: "Anything is possible".
My hope for this book is that it occupies classrooms and story times outside of Black History Month. Like BHM, this book should not be confined to a set amount of time, but should be free to read and celebrate all year long. As a future educational interpreter, with a focus on literacy and seeing her students excel and become whomever they dream to be, I will not let this tale start to collect dust come March 1rst.
zoes_human's review against another edition
3.0
This is definitely a book worth having in your collection, because representation matters. Dr. Mae Jemison is an important cultural icon, and children deserve to see black women achieving success in fields that they are far too often excluded from. However, it's not the most inspired writing out there, and I wouldn't attempt to read this in a story time. It's more suited to a child having one-on-one time with a book and dreaming of their own possibilities, so I would certainly have it on display as an available book for several themes.
Ages: 4 - 8
Themes: space, astronauts, believing in yourself, Black History Month, Women's History Month
Ages: 4 - 8
Themes: space, astronauts, believing in yourself, Black History Month, Women's History Month