Rovers roam Mars to help scientists explore the mysterious planet. They drill into rocks, test the air, and even take selfies. Rovers with names like Curiosity and Perseverance have become famous and unforgettable. Exploring the surface of Mars would be impossible without them.
Ty Chapman is the author of Sarah Rising (Beaming 2022); Looking for Happy (Beaming 2023); A Door Made for Me, written with Tyler Merritt (WorthyKids 2022); as well as multiple forthcoming children's books through various publishers, and a forthcoming poetry collection through Button Poetry. Ty was a finalist for Tin House's 2022 Fall Residency, Button Poetry's 2020 Chapbook Contest, and Frontier Magazine's New Voices Contest. He was recently named a Cave Canem fellow and holds an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.