“…a powerful message about nature, the need for humans to change our ways, and the urgency for action.”
—Booklist
About Angela
Angela Quezada Padron is a Latina author-illustrator who spent her childhood days writing stories and doodling on the garage walls of her New Jersey home while enjoying summers visiting family in the Dominican Republic. Angela has always been a Renaissance woman who wears several hats, including as an educator, curriculum developer, fine artist, musician and novice fashion designer, just to name a few. When she's not working, you can find Angela observing wild dolphins and collecting seashells, singing along to Lady Gaga, playing baseball, or binging on Star Wars.
About the Book
Nicole Hernández Hammer had seen many sides of nature, but nature was changing. The climate was changing. Bigger storms were brewing, and she wanted to know why. As a baby, Nicole survived an earthquake in Guatemala. She grew up in Guatemalaʼs beautiful jungles. Throughout her life, Nicole witnessed the power and wonder of nature. But she soon realized nature was in trouble. Her own community in Florida was struggling. And everyone needed to become resilient. In this lyrical biography, readers will meet environmental scientist and climate activist Nicole Hernández Hammer and hear the message sheʼs spent her career sharing: As we look to the future, we can empower and protect our communities. But that will only be possible if we all work together—including the smallest of us.
Praise
“As The Seas Rise contains a powerful message about nature, the need for humans to change our ways, and the urgency for action. A useful addition to curricula about this topic, which can be paired with other books about activism.”
—Booklist (on As the Seas Rise)
“The greatest strength of this book is the simple, straightforward language and clear example of climate justice activism. Multiracial communities are depicted. The text is sparse, but powerful. Highly recommended!”
—Youth Services Book Review (on As the Seas Rise)
“As The Seas Rise is an excellent read and an inspiring biography of environmental scientist and climate activist Nicole Hernandez Hammer. Through Nicole’s journey children will learn about climate change, community, and responsibility.”
—Sita Singh, author of Mango Memories
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