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Not a Drop to Drink Review

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on June 2, 2020 by Kimberly ChristensenJune 2, 2020

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis Young Adult Fiction Reviewed by Kimberly Christensen From the very first line, Mindy McGinnis sucks the reader … Read more

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If We Were Giants, Clete Barrett Smith and Dave Matthews

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on May 6, 2020 by Mary WoodburyMay 6, 2020

For May’s Turning the Tide spotlight, I was thrilled to ask Clete Barrett Smith about his work with Dave Matthews (yes, that Dave Matthews) on … Read more

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Willa and the Whale, Chad Morris and Shelly Brown

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on April 14, 2020 by Kimberly ChristensenApril 14, 2020

Reviewed by Kimberly Christensen Middle grade fiction When Willa’s dad takes her on a whale-watching trip to see the migrating humpbacks, an unexpected thing happens: … Read more

Posted in All, Books, Children's, Contemporary, Features, Reviews, Reviews-Youth, Spotlight, Spotlights-Youth, Turning the Tide | Tagged Chad Morris, Shelly Brown | Leave a reply

The World on Either Side, Diane Terrana

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on March 7, 2020 by Kimberly ChristensenApril 14, 2020

Reviewed by Kimberly Christensen Young Adult Fiction Content Warning: This book includes descriptions of death, depression, attempted suicide, animal poaching, animal cruelty, forced migration, human … Read more

Posted in All, Books, Contemporary, Cultural/Regional, Reviews, Reviews-Youth, Spotlights-Youth, Turning the Tide, YA/Teen | Tagged Diane Terrana | Leave a reply

Strange Birds, Celia C. Pérez

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on January 5, 2020 by Mary WoodburyJanuary 5, 2020

Selected as one of our January features for Turning the Tide: The Youngest Generation, Strange Birds: a field guide to ruffling feathers is Florida-based juvenile … Read more

Posted in Adventure, All, Books, Children's, Contemporary, Cultural/Regional, Spotlight, Spotlights-Youth, Turning the Tide, YA/Teen | Tagged Celia C. Pérez | Leave a reply

Where the River Runs Gold, Sita Brahmachari

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on August 11, 2019 by Mary WoodburyDecember 20, 2021

Click here to return to the series The global novel exists, not as a genre separated from and opposed to other kinds of fiction, but … Read more

Posted in Adventure, All, Books, Children's, Cultural/Regional, Fauna, Flora, Interviews, Spotlight, Spotlights-Youth, Turning the Tide, Women Working in Nature and the Arts, World Eco-Fiction, YA/Teen | Tagged Sita Brahmachari | Leave a reply

Climate Change Author Spotlight – Brian Adams

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on April 12, 2019 by Mary WoodburyMarch 8, 2020

Back to the series In our 31st spotlight on climate change authors I talk with Brian Adams, who has become a prolific fiction writer covering … Read more

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Climate Change Author Spotlight – D.G. Driver

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on March 12, 2019 by Mary WoodburyMarch 8, 2020

Back to the series Welcome to the 30th spotlight on authors tackling climate change in fiction. We continue with the YA/teen focus, certainly timely right … Read more

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Climate Change Author Spotlight – Ned Tillman

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on February 13, 2019 by Mary WoodburyOctober 21, 2021

Back to the series I continue my spotlight focus on authors whose novels are aimed toward a young adult and/or teen audience. These books might … Read more

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Climate Change Author Spotlight – James Bradley

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on January 11, 2019 by Mary WoodburyMarch 8, 2020

Back to the series I continue my spotlight focus this year on authors whose novels are aimed toward a young adult and/or teen audience. These … Read more

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Red Wolf, Paint, and Hawk – Jennifer Dance

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on January 4, 2019 by Mary WoodburyDecember 20, 2021

Click here to return to the series The global novel exists, not as a genre separated from and opposed to other kinds of fiction, but … Read more

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Climate Change Author Spotlight – Edan Lepucki

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on December 12, 2018 by Mary WoodburyMarch 8, 2020

Back to the series I was thrilled to chat with Edan about her work in the field of climate change and storytelling. She is the … Read more

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Climate Change Author Spotlight – Marissa Slaven

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on November 14, 2018 by Mary WoodburyMarch 8, 2020

Back to the series I talked with Marissa earlier this year after publishing her young adult novel Code Blue (Moon Willow Press, 2018) and thought … Read more

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Interview with Carol Fiore

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on September 21, 2018 by Mary WoodburyJuly 25, 2019

Part XIX. Women Working in Nature and the Arts, Carol Fiore Today I am thrilled to welcome Carol Fiore to part 19 of our Women … Read more

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Climate Change Author Spotlight – Octavia Butler

Dragonfly: An Exploration of Eco-fiction Posted on September 11, 2018 by Mary WoodburyJune 12, 2020

Back to the series Octavia Butler, an African American science fiction writer, was born in 1947 and died in 2006. A Hugo and Nebula award … Read more

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