Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
Description
Description
The Apollo astronauts gave people a new way of looking at the world--and so did modern artist Alma Thomas.
In 1969, people around the world watched as the Apollo 10 astronauts sent the first-ever live color television broadcasts from space. Abstract painter Alma Thomas was among those watching, and afterward, she began a series of bright, bold pieces inspired by the Moon missions and the marvels of space exploration.
In a dual narrative that weaves together key moments from the Apollo 10 mission with Alma's process creating Snoopy Sees a Sunrise, celebrated author and illustrator Nina Crews presents a fascinating STEAM-themed perspective on an incredible scientific endeavor--and an incredible artist.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The spare but informative text moves effortlessly between the parallel stories of the moon mission and Alma's painting. . . A powerful paean to both the space program and a noteworthy artist."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
-- (7/9/2025 12:00:00 AM)"A unique look at both the Apollo 10 space mission and the art of a notable African American artist integrated into one successful picture book, this is a solid introduction to both and sure to pique the interest of space and art lovers alike."--School Library Journal
-- (10/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)"With the help of sprightly digital illustrations--rendered in bright colors with thick brush strokes, redolent of its subject's work--the stories crescendo with the conclusion of the mission and Thomas's acclaimed painting, its confluence of art and science creating an ideal STEAM read."--Publisher Weekly
-- (9/12/2025 12:00:00 AM)"An inspired look at the creative intersection of art and science."--Booklist
-- (9/11/2025 12:00:00 AM)
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