Get ready to fly into storytime at Frost Science on Saturday, March 7, with author Lauren Sánchez Bezos! Join us for a live reading of her imaginative children’s adventure, The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea.

In this heartwarming Florida-inspired tale, Flynn the fly receives an invitation to watch a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral but winds up beneath the waves after a wrong turn. With the help of Captain Coral, Flynn explores coral reefs, mangrove forests, and encounters remarkable sea life before finding their way toward their dream. The story encourages curiosity, resilience, and wonder about the natural world.

This family-friendly event in the Ocean Gallery features hands-on themed activities, book sales provided by event partner, Books & Books, and a special photo opportunity with Flynn the Fly at our photo opp.

Programming is free and included with museum admission. Books will be available for purchase on-site courtesy of Books & Books while supplies last.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos is a pilot, author, and philanthropist. As Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, she works alongside scientists, community leaders, and innovators to protect nature and accelerate climate solutions. She also supports efforts for families and early learning through the Day 1 Families Fund and Bezos Academy. In 2025, Lauren joined an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission. Her debut picture book, The Fly Who Flew to Space, inspired by her experience with dyslexia, became a New York Times bestseller. Earlier in her career, she worked in television news as part of an Emmy Award–winning newsroom. She is most proud to be a mom of three, a mentor to young pilots, and a believer in what curiosity can spark.

Photo Credit: Nicolas Gerardin

12:00 p.m. – Educational activities with museum educators, book sale
12:30 p.m. – Live reading of The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea
12:45 p.m. – Reading concludes; mascot photos and activities continue
1:30 p.m. – Event concludes