It’s Possible: the story OF RONALD MCNAIR
Written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Illustrated by Chase Walker
National Space Medal of Honor recipient Ronald McNair grew up poor and Black in a leaky house in 1950s South Carolina. That never stopped him from dreaming big. From standing up to segregation at age nine to becoming a NASA astronaut, Ronald defied every boundary. He mastered physics, earned a black belt in karate, played the saxophone, and soared toward space twice! This inspiring biography shows young readers that with courage and will, they can achieve anything they set their sights on—no matter where they start
Published by Literary Safari on January 26, 2026 | 11in. x 8.5in | 34 Pages
ISBN Paperback: 979-8999723147
ISBN Hardcover: 979-8999723130
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$19.99 Paperback
$29.99 Hardcover
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ABOUT THE STORYTELLERS
Author Rita Lorraine Hubbard is the author of The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read; Hammering for Freedom; and African Americans of Chattanooga: A History of Unsung Heroes. Her books have won multiple awards including the Texas Bluebonnet Award.
Illustrator Chase Walker is a self-taught illustrator and artist. Born in Liberia, West Africa, his early life was marked by the turmoil of civil war. Surrounded by hardship at a refugee camp in Ghana, he found hope by making art in the sand. His artwork is part of the National Museum of American History collection.
★ REVIEWS ★
““This vibrant picture book provides an inviting introduction to a courageous American.”
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““An uplifting story about Ronald McNair, layered with powerful examples of the future astronaut’s unshakeable belief in himself.””
““Ronald McNair’s story demonstrates how hard work and perseverance can launch dreams into the stars. Also, the illustrations are fantastic!””
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