In case you missed it, we're currently experiencing a celestial occultation. Yep, as of 6:15am EST, the moon began to pass in front of Saturn, blocking it from view (also known as "occultation"). Excellent timing considering we're one week in to our "Reading Under the Stars" themed Summer Reading Challenge!
What better time to share with you some of the incredible star-themed books on our Summer Reading list, hand-picked by our book experts Lori Ess and Betsy Bird. Books like You Are the First Kid on Mars by Patrick O'Brien, Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown, Fancy Nancy Sees Stars by Jane O'Connor, and Mission Mars by Pascal Lee are perfect picks for readers who are enchanted by space.
Check out the full list, pick a few to try, and venture outside to get the full "Reading Under the Stars" experience. Here's our parenting expert Maggie McGuire with more on how fun it can be to take your reading outdoors.
