About this Event
Books & Books proud to present an evening with Lauren Sanchez discussing The Fly Who Flew to Space (The Collective Book Studio, $19.95). She will be in conversation with Adriana Cisneros. Lauren Sánchez, Emmy Award-winning journalist, pilot, and philanthropist, takes readers on a high-flying space adventure with Flynn the Fly in her picture book debut. Includes a glow-in-dark poster for your wall inside the jacket—and a special glow-in-the-dark page to find inside the book!
***Please note: This event will take place at the Books & Books in Coral Gables at 265 Aragon Ave. Tickets are FREE and books will be available for purchase at the event. Want your copy early or can't make it in-person?
Lauren Sánchez, Emmy Award-winning journalist, pilot, and philanthropist, takes readers on a high-flying space adventure with Flynn the Fly in her picture book debut. Includes a glow-in-dark poster for your wall inside the jacket—and a special glow-in-the-dark page to find inside the book!
". . . a beautiful reminder to embrace risks for the sake of discovery." —Kim Kardashian
Bold and inquisitive, Flynn is a little fly with big dreams. Fascinated by the stars, Flynn daydreams of becoming an astronaut. School is hard, but especially when there’s an attention-grabbing rocket company just down the road. One day, while exploring, Flynn flies aboard a rocket ship that suddenly takes off!
Follow Flynn on an exciting journey to space to learn more about our precious planet—from amazing natural wonders, like the rainforest, to the atmosphere that protects it all. After all, big dreams and a curious mind can lead to the most astonishing discoveries!
With a book jacket that doubles as a glow-in-the-dark poster and an interior page that also glows, this engaging picture book features exquisitely detailed illustrations by Clio-award winner, Raleigh Stewart, and introduces important STEAM concepts. Encouraging exploration and conservation, Sánchez—and Flynn—will have little readers reaching for the stars.
Long before Emmy Award-winning journalist, pilot, and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez was a children’s book author, she was a little girl with big dreams. Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she looked to her father, a former flight instructor, and dreamed of one day becoming a pilot. Watching him ignited Lauren’s passion for aviation. After a long career in journalism, Lauren finally got her pilot’s license in her 40’s, which ultimately led her to found Black Ops Aviation in 2016—proving you are never too old to chase your dreams. Years later, Lauren can see her own kids looking to the sky with wonder. That experience as a mom, coupled with her love of storytelling and adventure, motivated Lauren to write her first children’s book. Lauren hopes this book can help kids everywhere find their passion and chase their dreams, even up into the clouds and beyond!
Adriana Cisneros, CEO of Cisneros, leads a privately-owned enterprise with a rich 95 -year legacy in global business operations. Under her strategic vision, Adriana has led Cisneros into a new era of innovation and diversification through its three divisions: Cisneros Real Estate, Cisneros Interactive and Cisneros Media. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Adriana serves as the President of Fundación Cisneros, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing educational access in Latin America. Her active involvement in distinguished institutions such as MoMA's Latin American Acquisitions Committee (LACF) and the Advisory Committee of the Cisneros Institute at MoMA reflects her commitment to arts and education. Adriana holds a BA from Columbia University and a Master’s in Journalism from New York University.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, United States
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