Libby Jackson

beautifully illustrated … its specific focus on space will be very encouraging to young girls interested in science.

A fab book, great for Christmas, great for any time!

Emma Gannon, blogger, author and presenter of CTRL ALT DELETE podcast

An important and beautiful book … you will want to own this

Celebrates the fact that space is an equal opportunities environment, that women can and should be involved in the huge array of opportunities in the world of space exploration

Will suitably inspire trailblazers of all ages

Needs to be on every space-lover’s Christmas list

A wonderful book! Beautifully written and put together

Ahrani Logan, journalist, producer and CEO

Reveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world

A beautifully produced book written by a great writer, by someone with a wonderful knowledge of and love of her subject

It’s a beautiful book, really interesting illustrations … will appeal to people of all ages ... I love it!

[A] handsome hardback full of fascinating facts about space and women behind space exploration. Colourful illustrations and great writing

A brilliantly readable history of space exploration

Amazing Stories of Women in Space

From small steps to giant leaps, A Galaxy of Her Own tells fifty stories of inspirational women who have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts to some surprising roles in between. 
 
From Ada Lovelace in the nineteenth century, to the women behind the Apollo missions, from the astronauts breaking records on the International Space Station to those blazing the way in the race to get to Mars, A Galaxy of Her Own reveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world. 
 
Written by Libby Jackson, a leading UK expert in human space flight, and illustrated with bold and beautiful artwork from the students of London College of Communication, this is a book to delight and inspire trailblazers of all ages. 
 
Packed full of both amazing female role models and mind-blowing secrets of space travel, A Galaxy of Her Own is guaranteed to make any reader reach for the stars.

Libby Jackson

Praise for A Galaxy of Her Own

beautifully illustrated … its specific focus on space will be very encouraging to young girls interested in science.

A fab book, great for Christmas, great for any time!

Gorgeous

beautifully illustrated … its specific focus on space will be very encouraging to young girls interested in science.

A fab book, great for Christmas, great for any time!

Gorgeous

beautifully illustrated … its specific focus on space will be very encouraging to young girls interested in science.

A fab book, great for Christmas, great for any time!

Gorgeous

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