Onyx & Beyond Children's Literature "—Ann Patchett

"—Ann Patchett

All across the nation they ride

especially the enigmatic

heartwarming art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Julianna Swaney

she could claim for herself

Onyx & Beyond Children's Literature "—Ann PatchettOnyx lives with his mother, who is showing signs of early onset dementia. He doesn't want to bring attention to his home if Child Protective Services finds out, they'll put him into foster care. As he's trying to keep his life together, the Civil Rights Movement is accelerating. Is there anywhere that's safe for a young Black boy? Maybe, if only Onyx can fulfill his dream of becoming an astronaut and exploring space, where none of these challenges