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Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee Betsch
This heartfelt picture book biography illustrated by the Caldecott Honoree Ekua Holmes, tells the story of MaVynee Betsch, an African American opera singer turned environmentalist and the legacy she preserved.
Reading Age: 4 - 8 years
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (April 13, 2021)
ISBN-13: 978-1101996294
“Holmes’ stunning, intricately composed paint-and-collage images bring MaVynee to life in full color . . making each spread visually rich, realistic, and fascinating. King’s storytelling, Holmes’ artwork, and informative backmatter portray MaVynee Betsch as the larger-than-life Black environmentalist she was. A spectacular story about a little-known eco-warrior whose story should be told and retold.”
— Kirkus Reviews