To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights

This is a vibrant picture book biography of Nichelle Nichols, for readers ages 4 to 8. As Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, Nichols played the first Black female astronaut on-screen. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s when only white men had traveled to outer space. Nichols inspired a generation and opened the door for pioneering astronauts like Sally Ride and Dr. Mae Jemison.

This empowering tribute reminds us of the importance of perseverance and the power of representation in storytelling.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)