![]() ![]() ![]() Host Nadia Salomon chats with author Angela Dalton about the picture book TO BOLDLY GO, illustrated by Lauren Semmer. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars To Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM. This empowering tribute to the trailblazing pop culture icon reminds us of the importance of perseverance and the power of representation in storytelling. Listen to this episode from Picturebooking on Spotify. Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue their dreams, but also opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, Dr. ![]() A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s when only white men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters on TV were servants. To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights Kindle Edition by Angela Dalton (Author), Lauren Semmer (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition 21 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 10.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 16.79 26 Used from 9.49 32 New from 12. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars! To Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields.Īs Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television show Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on screen. ![]()
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