Jerry Ross will be joined by co-author Susan Gunderson to unveil his new children’s book, Becoming A Spacewalker: My Journey to the Stars on Thursday, September 30 from 4- 7:45 p.m. at the Crown Point Community Library.
This nonfiction picture book is a children’s version of NASA astronaut Jerry L. Ross’s autobiography, Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer. Designed for ages 7–12 and told in friendly first-person narration, it represents how Ross followed his dream from rural 1950s northern Indiana to Purdue University and then outer space. The thirty-two-page book is illustrated with personal photos and memorabilia.
AVOID THE LINES! Pre-order your book & pick it up the day before the event! Pre-sales end Friday, September 26. Cash or check only made payable to the Friends of the Crown Point Library.
Becoming a Spacewalker: $15 (retail $16.95)
Also available for pre-order: Spacewalker : My Journey in Space and Faith As NASA's Record-Setting Frequent Flyer: $28 (retail $29.95)
Pre-orders will be available for pick up at the Crown Point Library only on Monday, September 29 from 3 – 7p.m. or beginning at 3 p.m. on the day of the event.
All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Crown Point Community Library and the Lake Courthouse Foundation.
For more information please visit www.crownpointlibrary.org or call 663-0270.