Jill Friestad-Tate
Picture Book Author
Teacher
Speaker
Jill is available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult presentations! As a teacher, Jill loves to share information about writing, creating, and editing as well as fun facts related to the various books she has published. Jill can share one of the following interactive presentations or create a custom presentation for your school or organization. Feel free to contact Jill Friestad-Tate for more information or to schedule a presentation.
As people around the world celebrated man's first steps on the moon, the astronauts of NASA's Apollo 11 mission placed a silicon disc containing messages of goodwill from 73 different countries near their landing site on the Sea of Tranquility. Inscribed with the words, “From Planet Earth – July 1969,” the disc signified the first time humanity joined together in celebration. Messages on the Moon, a non-fiction picture book illuminates the true story behind a little-known object that united the world in peace and hope.
"This book is a great introduction to the Apollo 11 mission for kids. My four grandchildren will love it. The illustrations are terrific, and the book isn't too information-laden to seem like schoolwork. Perfect combination!”
--James R. Hansen, author of FIRST MAN: THE LIFE OF NEIL A. ARMSTRONG
“Messages on the Moon uniquely blends the true spirit of Apollo 11, “We came in peace for all mankind”, with the technology available in 1969 in a way that explains how the leaders of 73 countries around the world could share in the moment. In the size of about a USA half-dollar coin Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were able to leave on the Moon’s surface 73 individual messages of congratulations to America and expressions of their own hopes for a future of peace. This informative and inspiring story is for people of all ages!
--Gerry Griffin, Apollo 11 Flight Director - Gold Team
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