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With the launch of Artemis II scheduled for 2026, many youth will want to read about the name sake of the program, the Greek Goddess Artemis.

Greek myths can get a bit “intense,” so choosing age-appropriate versions of the Artemis and Apollo story ensures the focus stays on her role as the Goddess of the Moon, Nature, and the Hunt.

These selections range from the mythology of the Greek goddess to the modern-day NASA mission, ensuring there is a “just right” fit for every scout level.

Grades K–2

• Hooray for SLS! by Lane Polak: A NASA-produced story that introduces the “mighty” Space Launch System rocket.
• Little Olympians: Artemis, the Archer Goddess by A.I. Newton: A gentle story about a young Artemis who loves nature and is learning to share the spotlight.
• Our Friend Orion by Lane Polak: A colorful look at the Orion spacecraft that will carry astronauts back to the Moon.
• There and Back with EGS by Lane Polak: Explains the ground systems at Kennedy Space Center that make the Artemis launch possible.

Grades 3–5

• Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub: Part of the Goddess Girls series, reimagining Artemis at Mount Olympus Academy as she deals with first crushes and bravery.
• Artemis the Loyal by Joan Holub: Artemis leads the charge to allow girls to compete in the annual Olympic Games.
• Artemis the Hero by Joan Holub: Artemis tries to get the precious cup back from the sneaky river god Alpheus for her friend.
• Leto’s Hidden Twins: Artemis and Apollo by Beaver: A bridge book that explains the birth of the twins and why they were given their roles in the sky.
• Artemis Mission: Return to the Moon by Joe Rhatigan: A “launch-ready” story that introduces the four Artemis II astronauts and explains the power of the SLS rocket.
• NASA’s Artemis Missions: Exploring the Moon by Ben Hubbard: A deep dive into the technology and partnerships, like SpaceX, that are helping humans reach the Moon and eventually Mars.

Grades 6–8

• Artemis: Wild Goddess of the Hunt by George O’Connor: A dynamic graphic novel from the Olympians series that retells her classic myths with a fast-paced, modern feel.
• Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoli: A National Geographic collection with stunning artwork and detailed stories about Artemis’s skills and independence.
• The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Book 3) by Rick Riordan: This is the definitive “Artemis” book in the series. Percy and his friends must rescue Artemis after she is kidnapped while hunting a dangerous monster.
  • The Titan’s Curse: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, Book 3) by Robert Venditti 

Grades 9–12

• Secrets of Artemis: A Teen Goddess Novel by C.K. Brooke: A YA retelling where Artemis tells her own story in her own voice, challenging the “classic” versions of her history.
• Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton: The definitive source for mythology, perfect for scouts who want to research the “why” behind NASA’s naming choices.
• Artemis by Andy Weir: While it’s sci-fi fiction rather than a myth, this novel about a lunar colony is a great “fun read” for older scouts interested in the future of living in Artemis, the first and only city on the moon.
• Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods by Rick Riordan: Percy gives a hilarious first-person account of Artemis’s birth, her skills, and her legendary temper in Chapter 17, “Artemis Unleashes the Death Pig.”
• The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo, Book 5) by Rick Riordan: While Artemis appears in various ways throughout this series, the finale highlights her bond with her twin brother, Apollo, as he completes his journey.

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