Mae Among the Stars is a picture book inspired by Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel in space. It is illustrated by Stasia Burrington, a Japanese-American illustrator, and written by Roda Ahmed, a Norwegian author born in Somalia, who can speak five languages!

Mae’s mother doesn’t judge or laugh at Mae for dreaming big—she encourages her! Who encourages you in your life? How do they support you? Who do you encourage? Are there any ways you can show them even more support?