BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library’s Book of the Week is “Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America’s Pioneering Woman in Space” by Tam O’Shaughnessy.

The book takes a look at the life of Sally Ride, the first female astronaut.

Fahra Daredia from the Kern County Library joined ARC Bakersfield to discuss the book.

To check out any of the books available at the Kern County Library visit your local branch or head online to kerncountylibrary.org.