About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is doubting their own potential or feels that their hobbies, like music or math, do not fit into a traditional career path. This biography of Ellen Ochoa shows children that being multifaceted is a strength, tracing her journey from a talented flutist to the first Hispanic woman in space. It is an ideal pick for building self-confidence and a growth mindset. Written for the early elementary years, the book uses accessible language to explore themes of perseverance and intellectual curiosity. It serves as both an educational STEM resource and a mirror for children of Latin American heritage. Parents will appreciate how it emphasizes that big dreams are achieved through small, consistent steps and a love for learning.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
It briefly touches on instances where Ellen faced sexism in her pursuit of science and engineering, but it does so with a hopeful and matter-of-fact tone. There are no depictions of the tragedies often associated with space flight history.
