Tierra Haynes' highly-anticipated children's book,
The Adventures of Us: Getting to Know Guion Bluford Jr.
, chronicles the exciting adventures of three brothers who use their vivid imaginations to meet the first African American to go to space. Although their journey takes them on a moonwalk through a monumental time in history, these three brothers end up gaining so much more, learning the importance of brotherhood, perseverance, and imagination. Through
The Adventures of Us
, Haynes strives to shine a bright light on exemplary Black figures of American history. After all, Black history is American history, and this special series ensures representation in various areas of excellence.