The Fly Who Flew to Space by Lauren Sánchez Bezos Selected to Receive Prestigious AIAA Children’s Literature Award

Lindsey Jenn
December 3, 2025
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Awards, Children's Books, Lifestyle, Literacy

Oakland, CA – – Independent, woman-owned publisher The Collective Book Studio proudly announced that their book, The Fly Who Flew to Space by Lauren Sánchez Bezos, has been named the recipient of the 2025 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Elementary Children’s Literature Award.

Presented annually by the AIAA STEM K–12 Outreach Committee,

the award honors outstanding, original contributions in youth literature that inspire curiosity and understanding of aeronautics and astronautics. Sánchez Bezos and the book will be recognized during the AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition in Orlando, Florida, on January 12, 2026, one of the most respected global gatherings for aerospace leaders and innovators.

“This award truly reflects Lauren’s remarkable creativity and talent for storytelling,” said Angela Engel, founder and publisher of The Collective Book Studio. “We are honored to partner with Lauren Sánchez Bezos—her book encourages young readers everywhere to dream big and believe in their ability to accomplish anything they set their minds to.”

In The Fly Who Flew to Space,

Bezos introduces readers to the adventurous fly called Flynn whose curiosity goes beyond Earth’s atmosphere, blending humor, heart, and real science to show that exploration is possible for everyone—no matter how small.

“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award,” remarked Lauren Sánchez Bezos. “As a mother and author, I know firsthand how impactful books are in shaping children. My hope is that kids who read The Fly Who Flew To Space are inspired to dream beyond boundaries and understand that possibilities are limitless.”

The AIAA award follows a string of milestones for The Fly Who Flew to Space, including being named one of the Best Books of the Year in Spanish by Barnes & Noble earlier this year.

For more information about AIAA Children’s Literary Awards and their programs, visit: https://aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/

Lauren Sánchez Bezos is a New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist, founder, helicopter pilot, and Emmy Award-winning journalist. Bezos serves as the Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund where she is a driving force seeking solutions to fight climate change and protect nature. Through annual Day 1 Families Fund grants, she provides critical support to families in need nationwide, while her commitment to early childhood education is reflected both in her children’s book and in her advocacy for children with learning differences. Together with Jeff, she leads the Bezos Courage & Civility Award, an initiative that recognizes and empowers leaders who demonstrate courage and civility while pursuing world-changing solutions.

The Collective Book Studio is a woman-owned, full-service publishing studio that works with authors, brands, and companies to create, develop, and publish high-quality books. With a focus on innovative content and striking design, The Collective Book Studio offers a unique approach to the publishing process, providing clients with expertise and collaborative support from concept to creation.

The Collective Book Studio is an independent press based in Oakland, CA.. Their books are distributed by Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. For more information, visit www.simonandschuster.com