Adventures of Us: Getting to Know Guion Bluford Jr.

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.