What if there was an engaging children's book that combined the positive elements of courage, perseverance, hope and diversity with the excitement of an outer space odyssey? What if there was a story that parents could read to their 3-7yr olds and 8-10yr olds could read to themselves with all being equally entertained by the words and illustrations? What if there was a book of rhyme combined with unique colorful illustrations that embodied diversity while connecting with youth who have a sense of curiosity and adventure? And, finally, what if there was a children's book that intertwined textual aspects representing broad appeal with the creative craft of a nationally-awarded educator/teaching artist/social entrepreneur who is a MacArthur Fellow in Education?

The 1st Adventure of Chilli Pepperz is precisely that book and I, Aaron Dworkin, am that author. The book takes young Chilli through an accidental rocket lift-off to the farthest reaches of space and the planet of Zor embracing themes of curiosity, persistence, hope, diversity and overcoming challenges in an engaging rhyming text vividly illustrated through the unique creativity of Mike Sivak.

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