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by Nathan Bryon (Author), Dapo Adeola (Illustrator)
Meet Rocket--an aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they're doing and reach for the stars. This Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book is now available in paperback!
Space-loving Rocket is on a mission: to see the incredible meteor shower that will zoom across the sky over her town. And she wants everyone to see it with her--even her big brother, Jamal, who spends most of his time looking down at his phone. Rocket's enthusiasm brings neighbors and family together to witness a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Rocket Says Look Up! will inspire readers of all ages to dream BIG. Award-winning author and illustrator Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola have created an irresistible main character with a passion for science and infectious curiosity. For more inspiring picture books featuring Rocket, look for Rocket Says Clean Up! and Rocket Says Speak Up!Author Biography
NATHAN BRYON is a British actor and writer who has written for BAFTA award-winning children's TV shows and author of Rocket Says Look Up!, Rocket Says Clean Up!, and Rocket Says Speak Up! He's a rising star in the world of screenwriting and has an animated series, Afro Kid, currently under option in England. He lives in London. Find him @nathanbryon.
DAPO ADEOLA is an author and award-winning illustrator. He was named Illustrator of the Year at the 2022 British Book Awards and at the UK's 2022 Woke Babies Awards, which hopes to shine a light on Black creatives in the industry. Dapo creates characters and images that challenge assumptions about gender, race, and ethnicity in a fun and upbeat way. He runs illustration and character-design workshops in and out of schools, to help spotlight the possibility of a career in illustration for inner-city children. He lives in London. Find more @dapsdraws.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.16 x 11.24 x 9.16 IN
Publication Date: July 11, 2023
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Rocket Says Look Up!
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
