Co-Founder and President Abigail Harrison Appears on Good Morning America

Our mission at The Mars Generation is to inspire and empower young people to set big goals and get excited about the world of space and STEM. Our co-founder and president, Abigail Harrison, has just been featured on Good Morning America, specifically on GMA3: What You Need to Know, to talk about that mission, as well as her new book, Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars.

Abby’s book is a fun and practical guide to help young people find, plan for, and accomplish their goals, and it was just released on January 19th of this year! Abby will be donating 100% of her proceeds from her book to The Mars Generation non-profit, and the proceeds will go towards educating and energizing young people in fields of space and STEM, inspiring them to work toward a bright future. Abby and the book being featured on Good Morning America on their GMA3: What You Need to Know segment is not only exciting but also continues to forward our mission.

Be sure to check out the GMA3 segment to hear Abby talk about her goals behind writing Dream Big!, how COVID-19 has affected her journey to Mars, her mission for younger generations, and her #1 piece of advice for young people pursuing their dreams. During times like these, we know that there are a lot of young people who are unsure about their futures and are looking for guidance and how to find hope. Getting your own copy of Dream Big! is a great way to stay inspired and seek advice for how to keep reaching for your goals. You can order your copy here.

And be sure to watch Abby on Good Morning America–GMA3: What You Need to Know here.

School Library Journal Reviews: “Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars” by Our President Abigail Harrison

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Our co-founder and president Abigail Harrison’s new inspirational book, Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars, released January of 2021, has been reviewed by Maile Steimer at School Library Reviews. Steimer calls Dream Big! “A recommended purchase for middle school and high school libraries.” She adds, “Counselors assisting high schoolers with college preparation and educators teaching leadership classes will find many of the journaling activities very useful.”

The reviewer is impressed with the book’s “conversational style,” the “inspirational quotes,” and the diverse inclusion of “illustrations depict[ing] characters with light and dark skin tones.” Maile notes, “Advice is provided on how to overcome fears and possible failures while achieving a balanced life and avoiding burnout. Harrison also emphasizes the need to seek out mentors and become a part of a diverse community to learn from others’ perspectives.” When considering Dream Big!’s ideal audience, the review says the content “is appropriate for middle and high school, with many of the strategies being pertinent to college and adult readers as well.”

Subscribe to the School Library Journal here to read the full review, and pre-order Abby Harrison’s new book, Dream Big! here.