A Quilt of Stars

A Quilt of Starsicon

by Karen Nyberg, Ann McCallum Staats

Illustrated by Alida Massari,

Publisher
Familius
Publication
Sep 29, 2026
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
No
Price
17.99
Dimensions
10 x 10 in
ISBN
9798893960013
Pages
32
Age
5 - 7 years
Category
BiographiesGeneral Juvenile NonfictionScience & Nature

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Description

Stitch together a dream with astronaut Karen Nyberg as she shares her quilt with the world, the stars, and beyond. What would you do with an impossible dream? Dr. Karen Nyberg yearned to reach the stars, and when they were finally within grasp, she wanted to share the extraordinary sight with the world. Seeing that the Earth from a distance was like a quilted masterpiece of people and places, she put her skills with needle and thread to use—in space! When Nyberg lived on the International Space Station, she and NASA invited crafters from around the world to join a project to stitch together a global community quilt. Thousands of people from more than 30 countries stitched quilt squares that were combined to make 28 king-size quilts displayed at the 40th International Quilt Festival in Houston. With dreamy illustrations from Alida Massari that perfectly capture Nyberg’s starry quilt and fun facts about space on every page, A Quilt of Stars is an accurate retelling of Karen Nyberg’s true story. This book is an inspiration to those in love with STEM and art, teaching children that anyone with a goal, a community, and a dash of persistence can stitch together a dream.

Awards & Endorsements

Review
"This autobiography is lively and engaging, offering an inspiring narrative of perseverance and possibility."

“All children are makers—Karen and Ann deftly weave that idea into a life of dreams coming true.”

"A Quilt of Stars by astronaut Karen Nyberg and Ann McCallum-Staats is a beautifully woven story of one astronaut’s life among the stars and how she inspired people around the world to consider their connection within the patchwork of life on Earth. A fun and inspiring book for young readers."

Author(s)

Karen Nyberg

Karen Nyberg

Dr. Karen Nyberg is an astronaut, engineer, artist, and mother who, through nearly 30 years of experience in human spaceflight, has developed a deep appreciation for the value of cooperation across diverse ideologies and values to care for our home planet and its inhabitants.
Ann McCallum  Staats

Ann McCallum Staats

Ann McCallum Staats is the award-winning author of over a dozen children's books, mostly nonfiction. A former teacher, she has taught in three countries and at three different levels (elementary math, college English, high school English as a Second Language). Her very first teaching gig was in a one-room school in northern British Columbia, Canada. Ann's book research includes interviewing incredible people (Most recently, a senator, astronauts, and jet and commercial pilots) and conducting field tests such as scuba and sky diving. Ann's first book "The Secret Life of Math," won ForeWord Review's Gold Book of the Year and she hasn't stopped since. When she's not writing, Ann travels, mentors, and connects with audiences.

Illustrator(s)

Alida Massari

Alida Massari

Alida Massari is an Italian artist specializing in illustration for children including picture books and other children’s publishing. Massari was born in Rome, where she qualified in art at high school and then went on to complete a specialization in illustration at the European Institute of Design. She finds inspiration for her work from the architectural details of the ancient buildings, from folk traditions and ancient art, describing her work as “modern but with ancient atmosphere.”

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