Leland Melvin’s 'Space Chasers' is aimed for kids 8 to 12. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Leland Melvin, the NFL wide receiver turned NASA astronaut, is inspiring kids everywhere to chase their ...

The author particularly wants to empower kids whose journey may follow an unexpected path, just like his own. “Whoever heard of an astronaut from Lynchburg, Virginia?” he scoffed.

Kai Harris is a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. Harris joined The Shield in Fall 2024 as the visual editor. In the past, he has worked with local startups and small ...