Mother of Sharks by Devin Elle Kurtz - ISBN: 9780593523582
Hardcover
Ocean dreams ignite a young Latina’s destiny: Mother of Sharks.

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  • Hardcover

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    5 September 2023

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Summary

Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and globally renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Marquez teams up with award-winning illustrator Devin Elle Kurtz to create an informative, powerful picture book. With lyrical writing and gorgeous art, this moving story explores Melissa’s personal journey from inquisitive ocean-loving child in Puerto Rico to becoming the Mother of Sharks.

As the sun sets over another gorgeous day at la Playita Del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli doesn’t want to go home. S…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593523582
ISBN-10:059352358X
Author:Devin Elle Kurtz, Melissa Cristina Márquez
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:5 September 2023
Weight:488g
Dimensions:260mm x 264mm x 10mm
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Critics Review

“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 Márquez’s encouraging tale… A magical story for budding scientists.” —Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Devin Elle Kurtz

Melissa Cristina Marquez is a fiercely proud Hispanic marine biologist, wildlife educator, professional speaker, and presenter. She has given two TEDx talks 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 MS 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.

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