To the Moon and Back

Steph Harper dreams of being the first Cherokee astronaut. Raised on stories of survival and belonging, she trains with unwavering ambition while navigating the weight of her heritage, the distance between mothers and sisters, and the pull of her first love. The novel moves across decades and continents, weaving together the voices of Steph, her sister Kayla, her mother Hannah, and her college girlfriend Della to create a powerful tapestry of ambition, identity, and the enduring bonds of family. This sweeping and deeply emotional debut sings with lyrical intensity and the complex beauty of what it means to claim space for yourself. 

~  Included for its luminous portrayal of Indigenous identity, queer longing, and the sacrifices it takes to reach for the stars. A deeply moving saga of love, belonging, and the fierce drive to break through constraints of race, gender, and legacy.  ~