  | Hello, Star Author: Lucianovic, Stephanie V. W. | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
Night after night, a girl speaks to a dying star and, inspired by its resilience, follows her dream to reach the star someday.
| Illustrator: | Harrison, Vashti |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 4.30 Points: .5 Quiz: 515435 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/15/21)
Booklist (09/15/21)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2021 A young Black girl gazing out her window notices a particularly bright star. Reading with her mother, she learns that it is a supernova, a giant dying star, and this new interest helps the girl find her voice at school. With scientific information incorporated into the fictional story, the girl and the reader gain greater knowledge as she trains to be a scientist and astronaut, though the inspiring story maintains a light touch. Ever driven by a desire to actually meet her special star, the girl succeeds through her efforts and hard work, with no outside forces imposing limits on her. Soft colored-pencil and Photoshop illustrations employ a palette of blues and grays that emphasize her steadfast passion for the night sky. The fading supernova beautifully symbolizes the idea of legacy. Its light inspires the girl, and then, as the girl achieves her goal of traveling in space, the star moves to the next phase, breaking into smaller, younger stars. They and the now-grown girl will illuminate a path for future curious children. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
