Patrice Barton

Melissa Christina Márquez - Known as the "Mother of Sharks," Melissa Cristina Márquez is a Latina marine biologist who has a lot of labels: science communicator, conservationist, author, educator, podcaster, television presenter. You might have seen her on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, heard her TEDx talk or read her Scholastic books. She often writes about sharks, the diverse people who work with them, and why both matter.

We all experience loneliness occasionally, but loneliness and isolation may occasionally overwhelm youngsters. By telling stories of other people who have experienced comparable feelings, adults may aid youngsters in growing their emotional intelligence. These uplifting children’s books that deal with loneliness demonstrate the steps that both lonely people and other people take to promote connectedness in the world.

From the Diary of a Pug series , Vol. 1 by Sonia Sander & Kyla May ; illustrated by Kyla May ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 2019 A cuddly, squishy pug’s puggy-wuggy diary. Equipped with both #pugunicorn and #pughotdog outfits, pug Baron von Bubbles (aka Bub) is the kind of dog that always dresses to impress. Bub also makes lots of memorable faces, such as the “Hey, you’re not the boss of me!” expression aimed at Duchess, the snooty pink house cat.