BOOK Saving the Spotted Owl: Zalea's Story

 

My first book was published in October, 2023. Many thanks to KidsCan press for making this happen. 

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"When a baby northern spotted owl falls from her tree, she is in danger of becoming a snack for predators. But a team of researchers find her helpless of the forest floor and decide to rescue her. They give the baby owl a name -- Zalea -- and a second chance at life. 

An in-depth look at the efforts to save one of North America's most endangered species, Saving the Spotted Owl takes readers on a journey through Zalea's rescue, from a tiny puff of gray fluff to a thriving adult with a family of her own. 

Packed with information and stunning illustrations covering everything from egg incubation to owl courtship, this hope-filled true story introduces readers to the importance of biodiversity, the biology of owls. the plight of an endangered species and the extraordinary women working tirelessly to protect them."

Buy it now! https://www.amazon.ca/Saving-Spotted-Owl-Zaleas-Story/dp/1525305557

As featured by the CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/books/26-canadian-early-reader-and-middle-grade-books-to-read-in-fall-2023-1.6905039

Come see me at the Vancouver Writers Festival: https://writersfest.bc.ca/2023-festival

AWARDS

  • 2024 - American Society of Journalists and Authors Award; Children/Young Adult, American Society of Journalists and Authors, Winner

  • 2024 - Green Earth Book Award, The Nature Generation, Long-listed

  • 2024 - Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, Hackmatack, Short-listed

  • 2024 - Red Cedar Book Award, Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of British Columbia., Short-listed

  • 2023 - Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Book Awards, Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC), Long-listed

 

 

 


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