Marjory Saves the Everglades by Sandra Neil Wallace and Rebecca Gibbon - ADVISABLE

Marjory Saves the Everglades: the story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas by Sandra Neil Wallace, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon. NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK. Simon, 2020. $19. 9781534431546 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS, HS - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL:A AVERAGE 

Marjory visited Florida as a girl and fell in love. When she returned in her 20’s, she was still in love. Over the years she find herself time and again fighting to keep the Everglades, restore the Everglades, protect the Everglades. What little we have left now (about 20%) is directly because of Marjory’s efforts. 

A great look at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas – yes, the woman who has a high school named for her in Parkland, Florida. Call it a synchronicity of activism. So many accessible, important lessons about conservation, activism, and ecology. So many uses in a wide range of classes. 

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS