Jackie Perez‘s first book is out in hardback print and ebook via Bloomsbury publishing. In “Sally Ride: Breaking Barriers and Defying Gravity,” Jackie chronicles the life of Astronaut Sally Ride, the first US woman in space, while contextualizing her history-making flight and distinguished career against the systemic obstacles of her time. This biography is part of the Women Making History educational series. Jackie is thrilled to share Ride’s legacy with this book when it’s more important than ever to lift up the stories of pioneering women. Representation matters! Order your copy of the book here.
Jackie is a 2024 WIFV Documentary Development Fellow.
