There are many resources that illustrate the contributions men made to the war effort, specifically by fighting on the front lines. However, the contributions made by women are just as important but not as widely written about or studied. Moonlight Serenade is Jack and Elsie Little's love story, but it is also the story of a woman who was passionate about serving her country and is inspirational for readers of all ages. Young Avery Spranger and Grace Warhurst did a wonderful job of bringing Elsie's story to life for young readers. Born on April 5, 1924, in Herminie, Pennsylvania, Elsie Bossola Little grew up during the Great Depression and was inspired to join the military following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Despite the rarity of female Marines at the time, Elsie enlisted with her parents' reluctant permission and served as a Teletype operator in North Carolina, where she frequently stood up for herself against male counterparts who resisted women's presence in the service. It was there that she met fellow Marine Jack Little at a military dance in 1946; the couple married just ten days later, launching a lifelong journey that took them across the United States and Japan during Jack’s twenty-five-year career. Written by young authors Avery Spranger and Grace Warhurst, this biography captures Elsie’s transition from a strong-willed recruit to a dedicated Civil Service professional at the Rock Island Arsenal, offering an inspirational look at a woman who broke social barriers to serve her country and remained "always a Marine."