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Ana Rita C.
The Spaces In Between

The Spaces In Between offers a thoughtful exploration of emotions, making it a valuable resource for young readers.
Eunice C.
Spacecare

A wonderful opportunity for gaining more knowledge of life in a space station, to give that out-of-earth experience many would love to have for real.
Laura Q.
Period.

This would be a great addition to a school library (or school health office), and also perfect for newly-or soon-to-be- menstruating preteens
Briana G.
The Spaces In Between

Wow!! The illustrations in this book are breathtaking. As a mama to two neurodivergent children, this book really hit home for us. Love love LOVE!
Author Spotlight

Angela C. Mattke, M.D.
Dr. Mattke, medical editor of Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child, is a pediatrician in the Division of Community Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic Children’s Center in Rochester, Minnesota. She is also Co-Medical Editor of the Parenting channel on the Mayo Clinic Press website, and the host of the Mayo Clinic Kids podcast. In her daily work, she most enjoys seeing her patients smile and helping families who are struggling with health challenges. Dr. Mattke has a special interest in using social media to connect with patients and families and hosts a Facebook Live show called #AsktheMayoMom.

Jennifer Swanson
Jennifer Swanson is the award-winning author of over 35 children’s books, including Brain Games, Super Gear, Astronaut-Aquanaut, and Save the Crash-test Dummies. A self-professed science geek, she started a science club in her garage when she was 7 years old. When not researching cool STEM stuff or writing about it, you can find her walking along the beach with her husband and her dogs, looking for shells.

Guillaume Federighi AKA Hey Gee
Guillaume Federighi AKA Hey Gee is a French and American author and illustrator. He began his career in 1998 by exploring the world of street art and graffiti in different European capitals. After moving to New York, Hey Gee developed a reputation for a direct and instantaneous style of graphic design and illustration that brings out unifying ideas, creates distinctive characters, and affects all generations. He is also the owner and creative director of Hey Gee Studio, a full service creative agency based in New York City.
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