No More Boring Nonfiction!
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Patricia Newman is an award-winning author of nonfiction books that inspire young readers seek connections to the real world. Her books have been welcomed in classrooms and libraries around the country.
Considered one of the best nonfiction authors writing for students in today's market, her new release A River's Gifts (Sept 2022) is eagerly awaited.
Among her distinguished titles are Planet Ocean (The Best Children's Books of 2021-Holiday Gift Edition, The Bank Street Center for Children's Literature); Sea Otter Heroes (Robert F. Sibert Honor, ALA Notable, Green Earth Book Award. winner);' Eavesdropping on Elephants (Outstanding Science Trade Book, Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Children's Books of the Year); Zoo Scientists to the Rescue (Eureka! Gold Award, Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Children's Books of the Year); Plastic, Ahoy! (Green Earth Book Award, AAAS/Subaru Science Books and Film Prize, finalist); Neema's Reason to Smile (Parents' Choice Recommended)