Book Recommendations

Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist

By Jess Keating

Illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Published 2017,  Sourcebooks Explore

Reading Age 3-8

Eugenie Clark was fascinated by sharks from a young age. She grew up to become a scientist, researcher and writer. She was determined to teach the world there’s much more to sharks than being predators. Read how Eugenie’s love of sharks has inspired appreciation and shark conservation over many years. 

Mother of Sharks

By Melissa Cristina Márquez

Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz

Published (May) 2023,  Penguin Workshop

Reading Age 5-8

Meli loves the ocean and being at the beach in Puerto Rico. The tidepools are filled with an abundance of ocean life waiting to be explored. While visiting the tidepools Meli meets Jaiba, a crab who takes her on a fantastical underwater adventure.  Meli learns the importance of protecting sharks and the special role she is destined to have in doing so.