Almost Astronauts
Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream is a nonfiction children's book by Tanya Lee Stone, originally published February 24, 2009 by Candlewick Press, then republished September 27, 2011.[1] The book tells the story of the Mercury 13 women, who, in 1958, joined NASA and completed testing to become astronauts.
| Author | Tanya Lee Stone |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Mercury 13 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Media type | Print, Audio |
| Pages | 144 |
| ISBN | 9780763636111 |
The book won the Bank Street College Flora Stieglitz Straus Award[2] and Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal.[3][4]
Reception edit
Almost Astronauts received a starred review from Kirkus,[5] as well as positive reviews from Booklist,[6] The New York Times Book Review,[7] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[8] and Publishers Weekly.[9]
Kirkus wrote, "The author offers great insight into how deeply ingrained sexism was in American society and its institutions. Handsomely illustrated with photographs, this empowering story will leave readers inspired." Publishers Weekly said, "Readers with an interest in history and in women's struggle for equality will undoubtedly be moved."[9] Speaking for The Bulletin, Elizabeth Bush said, "Readers prone to outrage over civil rights denied can plan on losing plenty of sleep over this one."[8]
The audiobook, narrated by Susan Ericksen, received a positive review from Booklist.[10]
| Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction | Honor | [11] |
| Smithsonian Notable Books for Children | Selection | [12] | |
| 2010 | Amelia Bloomer List | Selection | [13] |
| Bank Street College Flora Stieglitz Straus Award | Winner | [2] | |
| Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices | Selection | [14] | |
| Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Older Children | Honor | [15] | |
| NCTE Orbis Pictus Award | Honor | [16] | |
| NCSS Notable Social Studies Tradebooks for Young People | Selection | [17] | |
| NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 | Top Choice | [18] | |
| Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal | Winner | [3][4] | |
| RUSA Notable Children's Books for Older Readers | Selection | [19] | |
| YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults | Finalist | [20][21] | |
| YALSA Nonfiction and Morris Book Trailer Contest | Finalist | [22] | |
| YALSA Best Books for Young Adults | Selection | [23] |
References edit
- ^ Stone, Tanya Lee (2011-09-27). Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream. Candlewick Press. ISBN 978-0-7636-5609-6.
- ^ a b Hare, Peter. "Past Winners". Bank Street College of Education. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ a b "Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 2010-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ a b Morales, Macey; Petersen, Jennifer (2010-01-18). "Tanya Lee Stone wins 2010 Sibert Medal". News and Press Center. American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "Almost Astronauts". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Almost Astronauts. 2009-02-15. Retrieved 2022-01-26 – via Booklist.
- ^ Julie (2009-07-10). "Children's Bookshelf". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ a b Bush, Elizabeth (2009). "Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 62 (8): 337. doi:10.1353/bcc.0.0815. ISSN 1558-6766. S2CID 144689838.
- ^ a b "Children's Book Review: Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone, Author, Margaret A. Weitekamp, Foreword by . Candlewick $24.99 (133p) ISBN 978-0-7636-3611-1 ISBN 978-0-7636-4502-1". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Almost Astronauts. 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2022-01-26 – via Booklist.
- ^ "Past Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winners". The Horn Book. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Burke, Kathleen. "Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2009". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "2010 Amelia Bloomer List". Social Responsibilities Round Table. American Library Association. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Horning, Kathleen T.; Lindgren, Merri V.; Schliesman, Megan; Michaelson, Tessa; Elias, Tana (2010). CCBC choices 2010. Madison, WI: Cooperative Children's Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. pp. 11–12, 31. ISBN 9780931641206. OCLC 1244512243.
- ^ "All Books | Jane Addams Children's Book Award". Jane Addams Peace Association. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "2010 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children" (PDF). National Council of Teachers of English. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2010. New York, NY: National Council for the Social Studies. 2010. p. 3.
- ^ "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12: 2010 (Books published in 2009)" (PDF). National Science Teaching Association. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 2010-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "2010 Nonfiction Adward". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "Almost Astronauts | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 2010-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-26.