Dive in with award-winning author Rochelle Strauss as she unveils the power of children’s non-fiction books to nurture environmental literacy. Using her own captivating books as examples, Rochelle will demonstrate how these stories can effectively teach ocean and climate science, creating engaging and impactful learning experiences that spark curiosity and inspire action in young readers.
We’ll explore how these books can serve as beacons of hope, easing eco-anxiety and empowering kids to become passionate ocean advocates. This session will also delve into creative ways to integrate non-fiction children’s books into your classroom and curriculum, turning every subject into an exciting environmental learning opportunity.
About Rochelle Strauss (She/Her)
Rochelle Strauss wants to change the world…one books at a time! As an educator and best-selling author, Rochelle is dedicated to building environmental literacy. She is particularly passionate about using children’s books to educate, empower and inspire young people to learn more and take action. Her own environmental non-fiction children’s books have won several awards, been published internationally, translated globally and have been incorporated into curriculum in the US.
