“Space Girl is a testament to the power of curiosity, patience, and persistence. Author Hersey and illustrator Gigi-Bousidan flawlessly capture both Jessica Meir’s spirit and the enduring allure of spaceflight in this delightful picture book, perfect for any space-loving kid.”

— Kirsten W. Larson, author of The Fire of Stars, an NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor book

“My heart soared while reading this book! SPACE GIRL is a wonder, a delight, and destined to inspire readers to follow that distant star. With eloquent prose and dazzling artwork, this tale of one woman's curiosity and courage also pays deep respect to the natural world - both terrestrial and extra-terrestrial. The author’s note is beautifully complimented with several pages of informative back matter and a bibliography. A glorious, inventive, and generous celebration of Jessica Meir’s life, and the childhood dreams she made come true. Surely a book for all future explorers!”

– Stephen Costanza, author of King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin a Golden Kite Award winner