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Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World

Farther than the Moon

Lindsay Lackey

Audience:

Middle Grades

From award-winning author Lindsay Lackey, Farther Than the Moon is a heartfelt story about a thirteen-year-old boy named Houston who dreams of becoming an astronaut. When he’s accepted to a prestigious astronaut program, Houston faces a dilemma: his younger brother, Robbie, has disabilities that prevent him from attending. Despite the challenges, Houston is determined to honor Robbie’s dream of space exploration, even if it means making sacrifices. As Houston navigates the demands of the program and confronts the reality of his brother’s limitations, he discovers the true meaning of friendship, perseverance, and the power of hope.

About the Author

Lindsay Lackey never wanted to be an astronaut when she was growing up. She did, however, want to be an opera singer, a Supreme Court Justice, or an author. She was born in Colorado and now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their spoiled dogs. Her debut novel, All the Impossible Things was the recipient of multiple honors and critical acclaim. Her second novel, Farther Than the Moon, launched in 2023 and was shortlisted for several awards, including the OWL Award and the Cybil Award for middle grade fiction. Lindsay loves to sing, is almost always listening to an audiobook, and is now obsessed with space. In fact, if NASA wants to send a children’s book author to space, she will happily volunteer.

Lindsay Lackey

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