Celebrating African‑American History Month with a New Book: Science Superstars

I’m excited to announce the release of a project that’s especially meaningful this time of year: Science Superstars: 25 African‑American Heroes of Discovery, created in honor of African‑American History Month and built to inspire young readers all year long.

This book shines a bright spotlight on the scientists, inventors, engineers, doctors, and explorers whose curiosity and courage shaped our world — many of whom still don’t receive the recognition they deserve in classrooms and children’s literature. African‑American History Month is a time to honor legacy, achievement, and resilience, and these 25 stories embody all three.

Inside, readers will meet:

• A mathematician whose calculations helped launch astronauts into orbit

• A chemist who developed a life‑changing medical treatment at just 23

• A NASA engineer who designed instruments that study Earth from space

• An inventor whose playful experiment sparked the Super Soaker

• A biologist whose glowing discoveries helped NASA search for life

Each biography is written for kids ages 7–12, with a focus on curiosity, problem‑solving, and the joy of discovery. The stories highlight not only scientific breakthroughs but also the determination, creativity, and perseverance that carried these heroes through obstacles and into history.

African‑American History Month reminds us how important representation is — especially in STEM. When kids see scientists who look like them, who asked big questions, who pushed through barriers, and who changed the world, they begin to imagine what they might discover next.

Science Superstars was created to support that spark. To give classrooms and families a resource that celebrates brilliance. To help young readers see that science is for everyone — and that the next great idea could come from any curious mind.

I can’t wait for you to meet these remarkable thinkers. And I hope their stories inspire the next generation of explorers, builders, and dreamers.

Stay curious — and happy African‑American History Month!