ABOUT the book
Introducing The Fly Who Flew To Space!
Big dreams and a curious mind can lead to the most amazing discoveries!
With a book jacket that doubles as a glow-in-the dark poster, this engaging picture book from debut author and Emmy-award winner, Lauren Sánchez, 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. The Fly Who Flew to Space is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling book!
Join Flynn the Fly…
through flight with astronauts onboard a rocket, soaring beyond the bounds of Earth, embarking on an adventure of a lifetime!
Because sometimes, the biggest inspiration begins with the smallest of creatures.
Meet the author
Lauren Sánchez
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…
Discover more about Lauren’s incredible background and struggles growing up with dyslexia which ultimately fueled her motivation to write her first children’s book, “The Fly Who Flew”!
Always remember to
chase your dreams!
It can be hard to learn to speak, read and spell, but for those of us with dyslexia, it’s even harder. But, @laurenwsanchez didn’t let that stop her, and neither should you!
“I hope The Fly Who Flew To Space will inspire kids to chase their dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. 🚀 #TheFlyWhoFlew”
meet the illustrator
Raleigh Stewart
Raleigh Stewart is a multi-disciplined creative artist with over 25 years of experience in Hollywood’s entertainment industry. With a diverse skill set that includes Art direction, broadcast motion graphics, title design, illustration, oil painting, prop making, model making, bladesmithing, fabrication, and wood & leather craft, Raleigh brings a fresh and innovative perspective to every project.
Throughout his career, Raleigh has collaborated with major studios such as Lucasfilm, Disney, Warner Brothers, Universal, Studio Ghibli, Paramount, Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Playtone, CNN and many more. His work has been recognized by respected publications, including multiple Clio awards for his work with CNN and Lucasfilm.
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