Description
As the sun sets over another gorgeous day at la Playita Del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli doesn't want to go home. She loves the ocean more than anything, and with only five minutes left at the beach, she knows exactly where her last stop should be: the tidal pools. They are small universes of their own teeming with critters and creatures of the ocean. While looking into the pools, she meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny: to become the Mother of Sharks.
About the Author
Melissa Cristina Marquez (she/her) is a fiercely proud Hispanic marine biologist, wildlife educator, professional speaker, and presenter. She has given two TEDx talk on sharks and female scientists, and her work has been highlighted in NPR, Allure, Disney+, BBC, National Geographic, Good Morning America, and more. In 2021, Melissa was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30: Science list and the InStyle "50 Badass Women" list. Melissa holds a BA in Marine Ecology and Conservation from New College of Florida and an MSc in Marine Biology from Victoria University. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa aims to bring attention to the importance of diversity and inclusion with her writing.
Devin Elle Kurtz (she/her) lives in San Diego, California, with her dog, Kira, and her thirty-three houseplants. She's been painting in Photoshop since the age of two when her artist mom first offered her a tablet pen. This is her debut picture book as an illustrator! Visit her online at devinellekurtz.com
Reviews
"Readers will soak up the vividly illustrated underwater scenes alongside the important message to follow their passions... children from marginalized backgrounds will be especially heartened by Marquez's encouraging tale... A magical story for budding scientists." -Kirkus Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780593523582
Author Melissa Cristina Marquez
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Penguin Workshop
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 493g
Dimensions(mm) 264mm * 265mm * 11mm
About the Author
Melissa Cristina Marquez (she/her) is a fiercely proud Hispanic marine biologist, wildlife educator, professional speaker, and presenter. She has given two TEDx talk on sharks and female scientists, and her work has been highlighted in NPR, Allure, Disney+, BBC, National Geographic, Good Morning America, and more. In 2021, Melissa was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30: Science list and the InStyle "50 Badass Women" list. Melissa holds a BA in Marine Ecology and Conservation from New College of Florida and an MSc in Marine Biology from Victoria University. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa aims to bring attention to the importance of diversity and inclusion with her writing.
Devin Elle Kurtz (she/her) lives in San Diego, California, with her dog, Kira, and her thirty-three houseplants. She's been painting in Photoshop since the age of two when her artist mom first offered her a tablet pen. This is her debut picture book as an illustrator! Visit her online at devinellekurtz.com
Reviews
"Readers will soak up the vividly illustrated underwater scenes alongside the important message to follow their passions... children from marginalized backgrounds will be especially heartened by Marquez's encouraging tale... A magical story for budding scientists." -Kirkus Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780593523582
Author Melissa Cristina Marquez
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Penguin Workshop
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 493g
Dimensions(mm) 264mm * 265mm * 11mm
