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When Simon was 7 years old, he fell in love with Grizzly bears while on a trip to Yellowstone Park. Then, he saw a new report that deforestation in Alaska as limiting their habitat, and started raising money, writing letters and speaking out for the Bears. When he was 13, he shifted his focus to the rare Spirit Bears, even starting a youth organization to raise awareness and help ensure their survival. All this speaking out was difficult for him, as Simon had a stutter, but he found ways to combat his speech problem and to make a big difference.
A true story about Simon Jackson's conservation efforts, this book can inspire other young people to raise their voices and speak out. Includes a good sized biography giving more detail about his organization and how to get involved yourself. This would be nice to use as a resource when teaching "Touching Spirit Bear" or as part of a conservation unit.
Lisa Librarian
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