Based on the concept, world, and vision of Karinna and Timothy Karsten, Global Galactics origins began with the globetrotting travels of Timothy and his own pup, Sparky, and their nineteen-year journey together across twenty-two countries and all across the United States. Chronicling their travels, the pair took to schools in Los Angeles through Teach for America, along with visiting Africa and schools in India and Thailand. The eye-opening result was a deep understanding of what was missing for kids. Global Galactics was created to prepare youth for the present and their futures, providing kids with information and tools to build self-confidence and leadership skills and understand themselves and their place in the world. In Global Galactics series debut installment, The Spark at the Center of the Universe, written by the award-winning children’s author, Houston Howard, young readers join SparkStar on an adventure across the galaxy in this beautifully illustrated tale. Houston was inspired to delve into this subject matter when he heard a cosmologist discuss the universe’s endless expansion in all directions. He believes that introducing young readers to our amazing planet and the vast cosmos around it will educate and empower children to appreciate and protect it. His writing mission is to show kids their significance in the world and their ability to positively change it.