05/30/2026
✨Author | It's Possible: The Story of Ronald McNair
What inspired author Rita Lorraine Hubbard to write our recently published and Booklist starred review picture book, It's Possible: The Story of Ronald McNair?
"I remember being in college and taking a break in the student lounge when the image of the Challenger explosion appeared on the television. Like all the other students, I was glued to the television as I learned the story of the seven crew members aboard the Challenger. Years later, it has been an honor to share Dr. McNair’s life with young students everywhere, thanks to an invitation to write his story from Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center's Director of Education, Maranda Wilkinson.
During the 40th anniversary year of the Challenger tragedy, it’s important to remember ALL the crew members of the Challenger. All of them were special, but in my opinion, Ronald McNair’s story is singular because he rose up from poverty, segregation and preconceived opinions about minorities and accomplished many (if not all) his greatest dreams: a stellar education, music mastery… and a first-hand view of the stars." –Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Author
Pick up a copy of IT'S POSSIBLE for your home, school, or public library, and share Space Medal of Honor Recipient Ronald McNair's story of courage and commitment with the families and children in your lives. IT'S POSSIBLE is available at bookshop.org, amazon (worldwide), mohhc.org/childrens-books-resources/, and in-person at our gift shop.
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