Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars! To
Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her
platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of
diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields.
As Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television show Star
Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone
had ever seen on screen. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard
the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s when only white
men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters
on TV were servants.
Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue their dreams, but also
opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, Dr.
Mae Jemison, and more.
This empowering tribute to the trailblazing pop culture icon reminds us
of the importance of perseverance and the power of representation in
storytelling. You just might be inspired to boldly go where no one like
you has ever gone before!