# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Farther Than the Moon with Lindsay Lackey and Gary D. Schmidt
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: We’re excited to welcome Lindsay Lackey, an award-winning middle-grade author, to our Grand Rapids event studio on October 5th to discuss her new title, Farther Than the Moon! Farther Than the Moon is perfect for kids 10 and older who like heartfelt stories, science, and sibling bonds.

Lindsay will be in conversation with fellow middle-grade author Gary D Schmidt.

We love seeing who is planning to join us! Your RSVP helps us prepare to host you. You can RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/lindsay-lackey-and-gary-d-schmidt-sbgr

About the Book:

From award-winning author Lindsay Lackey comes Farther Than the Moon, a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut, but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities, perfect for fans of We Dream of Space and Song for a Whale.

All thirteen-year-old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut. His dreams feel like they're finally coming true when he's accepted to the highly-competitive Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program – if only he could bring his little brother, Robbie, with him.

Ever since their dad left, Houston and Robbie have been inseparable. It's hard to tell where Houston's love of space ends and where Robbie's begins. But Robbie's cerebral palsy and epilepsy mean he needs medical attention at home, so Houston must take this giant leap for the two of them all on his own.

At camp, Houston is quickly drawn into the orbit of new friends, cosmic adventures, and a long-lost grandfather. But as Houston struggles to meet the program's rigorous demands, he’s forced to reckon with the truth that Robbie may never be able to visit space like the brothers have always hoped. But Houston is determined to honor Robbie’s dream, even if it seems like an impossible mission. So, like a good astronaut, he dares to make a new plan — one that shoots for the stars.

Called "a remarkable and heartfelt story that is as fun and gripping as it is profoundly moving" by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart, this is a captivating read for aspiring astronauts and scientists, and a perfect holiday gift.

About the Author:

Lindsay Lackey is an author of middle grade fiction and former library services worker. She was born in Colorado and now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their spoiled dogs. Her debut novel, All the Impossible Things was the recipient of multiple honors and critical acclaim. Her second novel, Farther Than the Moon, was awarded the Northern California Book Award, named a Bank Street Best Book, and has been included on multiple state award and reading lists.

About the Conversation Partner:

Gary D. Schmidt is the bestselling author of The Labors of Hercules Beal; Just Like That; National Book Award finalist Okay for Now; Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Orbiting Jupiter; the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; and the Newbery Honor Book The Wednesday Wars. He is also coauthor, with Ron Koertge, of Styx and Stones. He lives in rural Michigan.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/farther-than-the-moon-with-lindsay-lackey-and-gary-d-schmidt/200030775313701
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, science-fair, trips-adventures, dog, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)
- **lat**: 42.91144
- **long**: -85.60141
- **full address**: Schuler Books (Grand Rapids), 2660 28th Street SE,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Farther Than the Moon with Lindsay Lackey and Gary D. Schmidt being held?
  - **A:** Farther Than the Moon with Lindsay Lackey and Gary D. Schmidt takes place on Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Schuler Books (Grand Rapids), 2660 28th Street SE,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Farther Than the Moon with Lindsay Lackey and Gary D. Schmidt?
  - **A:** Farther Than the Moon with Lindsay Lackey and Gary D. Schmidt is organized by Schuler Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Farther Than the Moon with Lindsay Lackey and Gary D. Schmidt is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Farther Than the Moon with Lindsay Lackey and Gary D. Schmidt sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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