This context lends power and poignancy to the event and adds to the book's value as an introduction and discussion starter for concepts of racism and individual courage."Steven Engelfried, Multnomah County Library, OR" Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. An author's note explains that this is a fictionalized account of a real incident from the childhood of astronaut Ron McNair, who died in the 1986 "Challenger" explosion. Readers do not learn if the library will change the rules for everyone, or just for Ron, but the final scene resonates as the child eagerly opens his book to page one. The impact of his actions shows in the confusion and anger of onlookers. Stylized cartoon illustrations convey the town's benign facade while revealing tension through Ron's expressions of determination mixed with fear. There's no hint of racism as he walks through his 1950s South Carolina town on the way to the library where he is its "best customer." The truth emerges when a white patron offers to check out his books for him as the clerk blatantly ignores the boy. The purpose of Ron's "mission" is revealed with dramatic subtlety. The librarian finally relents and creates a library card for Ron, who proudly checks out the airplane books he loves to read. Rons Big Mission Authors Rose Blue and Corinne Naden Setting South Carolina U.S.A Setting Summer 1950s Main character Ron Mc Nair Why didnt the boy eat breakfast Because he had something important to do (mission) What did Mr. Gr 1-4-When nine-year-old Ron tries to take library books home instead of just looking at them, he knowingly challenges the rule that "only white people can check out books." The boy does not back down, even when his mother and the police arrive. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th
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