Slurp! A boy finishes his drink and tosses it in the trash, straw and all. He moves on without another thought….
In the waters off of Costa Rica, scientists spot an endangered sea turtle and pull him aboard to study him. But he has something stuck in his nose. A barnacle? A stick? No…it’s a plastic straw!
This heroic story of one turtle’s rescue reminds us that even the smallest straw can hurt our ocean life–and that the smallest demand for change can grow into something big!
Author
Elisa Boxer
Elisa Boxer is an Emmy-winning journalist whose writing has been featured in publications including The New York Times and Fast Company. She is the author of many acclaimed nonfiction picture books, including the Sydney Taylor Honor Books The Tree of Life and Hidden Hope. She lives in Maine with her family.Selina Alko is an award-winning author and illustrator known for blending lyrical storytelling with vibrant mixed-media art. Raised in Vancouver by a Turkish Jewish father and Jewish mother, she grew up immersed in culture, creativity, and diverse perspectives that continue to shape her work. Selina has a degree in art history from University of British Columbia and a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. A two-time National Jewish Book Award winner, she has created more than twenty-five acclaimed children’s books.
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Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Marta Álvarez Miguéns is a children’s book illustrator based in Spain. She won the Blue Spruce, Chickadee, and Beehive awards for illustrating Shark Lady: The Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist. In her spare time, Marta loves playing with her three cats, walking in the woods, watching movies, and drinking a cup of coffee with her friends.
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