Early fall is a great time to get outdoors at night and enjoy star gazing. The big dipper has shown brightly the past few weeks. We also enjoyed a super blue moon for several nights in August. THE FIRE OF STARS: THE LIFE AND BRILLIANCE OF THE WOMAN WHO DISCOVERED WHAT STARS ARE MADE OF written by Kirsten W. Larson and illustrated by Katherine Roy provides an inspirational companion before or after a night of star gazing. The story of astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne’s early life parallels the story of a star’s birth. Both stories shine as they encourage readers’ curiosity and wonder.