Mermaid Kenzie

C Sherman, Geneva Bowers

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Hardback

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Astra Young Readers
18 April 2022

Picture storybooks; Social issues: environment & green issues (Children's&YA)

When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help.

Beautifully written in African American Vernacular English, this poetic picture book includes back matter with information about how plastic winds up in our oceans and examples of people--some of them kids, like Kenzie--who have worked to protect the sea. Mermaid Kenzie celebrates the ways that all of us, no matter how small, can make a difference.

Kenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags.

When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help.

Beautifully written in African American Vernacular English, this poetic picture book includes back matter with information about how plastic winds up in our oceans and examples of people-some of them kids, like Kenzie-who have worked to protect the sea. Mermaid Kenzie celebrates the ways that all of us, no matter how small, can make a difference.

By: C Sherman
Illustrated by: Geneva Bowers
Imprint: Astra Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 284mm, Width: 224mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 424g
ISBN: 9781635923100
ISBN 10: 1635923107
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 18 April 2022
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charlotte Watson Sherman's debut picture book was Brown Sugar Babe. She grew up in Seattle and now lives near a marine sanctuary in Santa Barbara, California. Geneva Bowers is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. She's illustrated the children's books BEYONC - SHINE YOUR LIGHT and CURLS, among others. Geneva's work has won the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist and a 2018 BSFA Award nomination. Illustrator site- genevab.com

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This is an uplifting story about a little Black girl who imagines that she is a mermaid and the ultimate protector of the deep. Poetic writing is accompanied by bright illustrations that are welcoming and reflect Kenzie's sense of wonder. Children who have spent time at the beach will identify with many of Kenzie's experiences, while teachers will appreciate the book's STEM connections, perfect for lessons on recycling or Earth Day storytimes. -Booklist

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C Sherman, Geneva Bowers

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