Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight. Today, Ron is ready to take out books by himself. But in the segregated world of South Carolina in the 1950s, Ron's obtaining his own library card is not just a small rite of passage-it is a young man's first courageous mission. Here is an inspiring story, based on Ron McNair's life, of how a little boy, future scientist, and Challenger astronaut desegregated his library through peaceful resistance.

About the Author
Corinne Naden has written many books for children. She lives in Westchester, New York and Sarasota, Florida.

Rose Blue had a long career as a writer and teacher. Ms. Blue died in 2004. Don Tate is the award-winning illustrator of Summer Sun Risin', by W. Nikola-Lisa. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Awards
Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades K-3) 2012 and South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2010 and Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2011 and Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2012.



Book Information
ISBN 9780525478492
Author Rose Blue
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Dutton Books for Young Readers
Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers
Weight(grams) 403g
Dimensions(mm) 289mm * 232mm * 9mm