Description: "Sail the stars with astronaut Charlie Bolden as he recounts his ... shuttle missions, including deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, training with Sally Ride, and leading the first US space mission that included a Russian cosmonaut as a crew member. Charlie even got to congratulate Star Wars creator George Lucas at the Academy Awards--from space. Follow Charlie's ... story, from watching movies as a kid about Flash Gordon flying to Mars--from the balcony where Black people had to sit--all the way to becoming the first Black NASA Administrator"--
Review Quotes: This book tells the story of major events in human spaceflight and critical themes in American history with suspense and humor from a firsthand perspective that no one else on Earth can provide.
--Mike French, vice president for space systems at the Aerospace Industries Association
--Carol L. Folt, president of the University of Southern California An inspirational story about a true American hero, Star Sailor will take readers, both young and old, on an unforgettable cosmic voyage. Charlie Bolden's masterful storytelling intertwines adventure and self-discovery and will inspire readers to reach for the stars and beyond.
--Chris Lu, former White House Cabinet Secretary An important and inspiring astronaut memoir.
--Kirkus Reviews Bolden's lively narrative is as engaging as the well-captioned color photos that appear throughout the book. A detailed yet very readable introduction to the astronaut program at NASA from a well-informed source.
--Booklist Very informative and has some great photos and graphics. . . engaging.
--School Library Journal An accessible, conversational text.
--The Horn Book Take a ride with the second Black NASA astronaut in his exciting memoir about his space shuttle experiences and later stint as NASA administrator (that's like CEO.) . . . Space enthusiasts will be well-satisfied by the breadth and depth of this uplifting life story.
--San Francisco Chronicle