Milo's Moonlight Mission

Kathleen Blasi is drawn to telling stories about quiet, everyday heroes. A longtime advocate for young storytellers, she fosters curiosity through writing workshops and school visits. Former Co-President of Rochester Area Children's Writers & Illustrators and Co-Director of the Rochester Children's Book Festival, she received the 2015 New York State Reading Association Literacy Advocate Award. She continues to hone her craft and inspire young writers in Rochester, New York.Petronela Dostalova grew up in Bořša, surrounded by woods and vineyards, before earning an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. Her work was named a winner of the 2023 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition and shortlisted for the 2024 World Illustration Awards. When not illustrating, she enjoys water sports and spending time with her rescue dog, Haribo. She lives in Tattingstone, England.

“Blasi’s heartwarming picture book highlights healthy ways to navigate life’s challenges, while reminding adults of the value in making time for their children. Dostalova’s cozy illustrations bring Milo’s creativity and warm family bond vividly to life. A sweet, stargazing story with A-grade production throughout.”—BookLife by Publishers Weekly“This sweet, lyrical story will launch space enthusiasts into an adventure and keep them captivated! A perfect book for your budding astronomer or astronaut. A lovely mother-and-child story with a heartwarming ending."—Rosie J. Pova, Sally's Musical Tale and The School of Failure“There is so much room for imagination in this book, and younger readers will enjoy the story.”— Rebecca Hill, A Tale of Two Pages “A beautiful story of love, patience, and perseverance… with richly detailed illustrations and a text that gently guides readers through the routine of a day made special by imagination and shared.”— Angie Quantrell, educator and reviewer