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“This excellent picture book biography presents the life of Nicole Hernandez Hammer, a scientist and Guatemalan American climate activist. . . simple, straightforward language and clear example of climate justice activism. . . The text is sparse, but powerful. Highly recommended!”

– Youth Services Book Review

“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

As the Seas Rise: Nicole Hernández Hammer and the Fight for Climate Justice

Written by Angela Quezada Padron
Illustrated by Angela Quezada Padron
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Nicole 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 Guatemala’s 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 she’s 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.

Primary ISBN: 9781665913942
Publication Date: June 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Nonfiction, Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: Guatemala (Guatemala City and El Quiche), USA (Miami FL)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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