Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream

written by Tanya Lee Stone, and published by Candlewick Press

The book cover of "Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream" by Tanya Lee Stone: The True Story of the "Mercury 13" Women features five headshot photos of members of the "Mercury 13" and a rocket on a gantry. The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal has been affixed above the title, at the upper right.

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Women in space—not a big deal now, but it took over 20 years for NASA to recognize that women have the Right Stuff . “Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream,” tells the story of the women aviators and aspiring astronauts known as the “Mercury 13” who, in the early 1960’s repeatedly proved themselves capable but could not overcome prevailing prejudices. Meticulously researched and handsomely illustrated with archival materials, Stone’s insightful, passionately written chronicle is sure to inspire.

Awards Won

Title Year
Sibert Seal Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

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The Sibert Award honors the most distinguished informational book published in English in the preceding year for its significant contribution to children’s literature.
2010 - Winner(s)