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GIVEAWAY Alert! 📢 (Now Closed: We had a winner! 🚀)

🌟 🌟 She reached for the stars... 🌟 🌟

Space Girl: An Astronaut's Dream Takes Flight is the story of Jessica Meir's journey to space. From a young age, Jessica dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Inspired by one young sparrow learning to fly in her Maine backyard, she began to pursue her dreams as a child. She learned all she could about the the universe, took all of the science classes she could in college, and eventually landed a job at NASA. She first learned to dive under the sea, studying emperor penguins. She then studied bar-headed geese, and continued to work towards achieving her space dreams. After years of failed attempts, Jessica found her way to the International Space Station. She, along with Christina Koch, made history by being part of the first all-woman spacewalk. While her journey was not always easy, Space Girl found her way! 🚀

What an inspiring story to share with young readers! We loved how this book proved that perseverance can take you to new heights. 🌟

Space Girl: An Astronaut's Dream Takes Flight
By @suzannebuzbyhersey
Illustrated by @almainbalgigibousidan

Thanks so much to @mcseabooks for sending us this one!

We received an extra copy of this incredible story, so I would love to share it with someone! Please like, share, and comment on this post to be entered to win. I'll draw a winner tomorrow evening. Enter before 6 PM Eastern time on Monday, October 12th.

#Spacegirl #spacebooks #inspiringstories #picturebookbiographies #kidslit

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The perfect addition to my son’s library, and a story that reminds me a bit of my own🧑‍🚀🚀 Space Girl, by @suzannebuzbyhersey is out now!

Not only is it beautifully illustrated, but it tells the story of Jessica Meir’s dream of being an astronaut through a relatable metaphor that makes it easy for little ears to understand. I know this one will be a staple for story time in our house!

Thank you to Suzanne’s team for sending me a copy of the book! 😊

#womeninstem #womeninspace #space #gifted #nasa

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - including alumna Jessica Meir '99 - is returning today following a months-long research mission on the ISS! 🚀

Inspire the next generation of space explorers with 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭: 𝘈𝘯 𝘈𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘶𝘵'𝘴 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘍𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, written by Suzanne Buzby Hersey and illustrated by Alma Inbal Gigi-Bousidan. This picture book biography follows the life of Jessica Meir, from her childhood dreams of space and flight to her first expedition to the ISS and participation in the first all-female spacewalk alongside fellow astronaut Christina Koch.

Visit the Brown Bookstore or www.ShopBrown.com (link in bio) today to pick up your copy! 📚✨

#SpaceGirl #JessicaMeir #BrownUniversity #BrownAlumni #WomenInSTEM #WorldSpaceWeek #Crew12 #brownu #shopbrownu

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We are so grateful for the outpouring of encouragement and support we felt during the event to honor Maine native and astronaut @astro_jessica at @challengermaine.

We can’t say enough about how genuine, caring, and thoughtful their staff is. Their center is truly a gem and a light in our community!

Along with all of the fantastic educational activities— it was an honor to read and present our gorgeous book 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡: 𝘼𝙣 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙪𝙩'𝙨 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 by @suzannebuzbyhersey + illustrated by @almainbalgigibousidan
Design by @emilyhouse.design
Published by @mcseabooks

A beautiful addition to our 𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝘼 𝙆𝙄𝘿 𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙈 𝙈𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 🥰

#space #nasa #mainer #astronaut #teachers

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🚀⭐️ BOOK GIVEAWAY ⭐️🚀

Space Girl: An Astronaut’s Dream Takes Flight was just released this month, and is based on the real life events of Astronaut Jessica Meir! 🚀👩🏼‍🚀

ONE lucky teacher or caregiver will get to win this story for their classroom or home library! 🎉

TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow @suzannebuzbyhersey @stephymully @mcseabooks @heykindergarten
2️⃣ Comment one thing you are proud of about yourself or someone close to you!
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments

I absolutely adore this book. It is such a wonderful story that shows how dreams really can come true through hard work and perseverance! I’ve included some of the story here so that you can take a look 👀 Good luck!! 🎉

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be contacted via DM by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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⭐️🚀✨It’s almost time for another FREE Family STEM Night!⭐️🚀👩‍🚀✨

Thursday, September 24 is getting closer, and we’d love to see you and your family at @challengermaine

We’ve got a great night planned featuring 𝙎𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙀 𝙂𝙄𝙍𝙇: 𝘼𝙣 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙪𝙩’𝙨 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, a new children’s book about Maine astronaut Jessica Meir written by @suzannebuzbyhersey and illustrated by @almainbalgigibousidan

You’ll enjoy a live reading, and then get hands-on with some STEM fun around the Center.

And we’ve added a new hands on activity inspired directly by the pages of the book! 🎨

🌌 After the reading, families can create their own galaxy-inspired artwork based on one of the beautiful illustrations in 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡.

Everyone will get their own piece to decorate with stars and galaxies, and we’ll bring them
all together for a community art display here at the Center.

And yes… 🎃THE PUMPKIN CATAPULT IS BACK!🎃

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👐Fly drones
🛰️Explore STEM in virtual reality
🎃Launch pumpkins and experiment with some pumpkin physics
📚Hear the inspiring story of Jessica Meir, 𝙎𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙀 𝙂𝙄𝙍𝙇 from @mcseabooks

Less than a week to go! Come hear the story, make some art, explore some STEM, and of course… see how far you can send a pumpkin.

Mark your calendars for September 24th
4:30-6:30 PM

See you then!

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Look who stopped in and signed some copies of their book!! @mcseabooks @patriots @northernmainestrength #football #gopats🏈❤️💙 #superbowl

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📚Please join us tomorrow, Saturday 19th, for the Bath Book Bash! From 11-4 Library Park will be bustling with over 30 children’s book authors and illustrators, plus workshops, contests, food trucks, and more. Admission is free for the whole family! I’ll be there signing books and joining in on the fun. Can’t wait to see you there! 📚

#bookbash #authorinmaine #maine #kidsbooks #spacegirl

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What a gorgeous & inspiring book written by @suzannebuzbyhersey, illustrated by Alma Inbal Gigi-Bousidan, & published by @mcseabooks !
I sure needed a bit of inspiration & this book did the trick! And boy is this book BIG & BEAUTIFUL in text and illos! 💙 Read te description here:
Exquisitely written and extraordinarily illustrated, Space Girl brings us on Jessica Meir’s journey from her childhood dream of space travel to becoming an astronaut who performs the first all-woman spacewalk!
Inspired by watching a young sparrow learn to fly in her Maine backyard, Jessica decides she, too, will spread her wings. Just like the sparrow, she falters along the way, but she never gives up on her goal. #kidlit #picturebooks #space #spacetravel #womeninspiringwomen

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It’s almost time for another FREE Family STEM Night!

Thursday, September 24 is getting closer, and we’d love to see you and your family at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine!

We’ve got a great night planned featuring Space Girl: An Astronaut’s Dream Takes Flight, a new children’s book about Maine astronaut Jessica Meir. You’ll meet local author Suzanne Buzby Hersey, enjoy a live reading, and then get hands-on with some STEM fun around the Center.

And yes… THE PUMPKIN CATAPULT IS BACK!

Plus:
Fly drones
Explore STEM in virtual reality

Launch pumpkins and experiment with some pumpkin physics
Hear the inspiring story of Jessica Meir, Space Girl from McSea Books
The event is FREE and open to all ages, but we do ask that you register so we have a better idea of how many future astronauts, scientists, engineers, and pumpkin launching experts to expect.

Thursday, September 24
4:30–6:30 PM
Challenger Learning Center of Maine, 30 Venture Way, Bangor

Register here: https://www.astronaut.org/events-hidden/fsn-september

And if you know a family who would love this, share the event with them! The more, the merrier (and the farther those pumpkins fly).

#FamilySTEMNight #ChallengerMaine #STEMMaine #JessicaMeir #SpaceGirl #PumpkinCatapult #BangorMaine

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I am SO excited to share the release of my newest integrated arts unit plan!! This one is for:

💫 SPACE GIRL: An Astronaut’s Dream Takes Flight
By: Suzanne Buzby Hersey @suzannebuzbyhersey
Illustrated by Alma Inbal Gigi-Bousidan @almainbalgigibousidan
Published by McSea Books @mcseabooks and the incredible Stephanie Mulligan @stephymully

This K-8 plan was commissioned by McSea Books and I’m super proud of it. “Space Girl” is such an inspiring picture book about resilience, representation, perseverance, identity and belonging, space exploration, and so much more. Gorgeous illustrations and a rich, relatable story for all ages.

This unit plan is 35 pages and includes:

✅ drama, dance, music exercises
✅ pre-reading guided questions & post-reading reflections
✅ assessments
✅ Ontario K-8 curriculum expectations
✅ Maine K-8 curriculum standards

Find & purchase the plan for only $10.00 on my Linktree linktr.ee/storydramasuite@or on my TPT site (link in bio), or through McSea Books mcseabooks.com!

Share with your educator friends and colleagues!

#picturebooks #dramaeducation #moonjoy #maineauthor #teacheresources

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