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Michele Weber Hurwitz

Dear Librarians,

What if nature had a voice and could implore us to take action on climate change?

Annalise can sense Renn Lake's thoughts but when it's covered by a harmful algae bloom and grows silent she and her friends must find a way to save it. 

Uniquely narrated by Annalise and the lake, this story highlights determination, community, and youth environmental activism. Perfect for ELA-science collaboration and summer reading lists. Download discussion questions and resources at www.micheleweberhurwitz.com/books/hello-from-renn-lake — and enjoy.

Michele Weber Hurwitz
micheleweberhurwitz.com

"An earnest and disarming tale of human and environmental caring." —Kirkus Reviews

"A pleasant story touching on a variety of social issues, including adoption, gender identity, religious identity, families, and water ecology. A solid addition to middle grade collections." —School Library Journal

"Intertwined with Renn's unique narration and a meaningful human-nature connection, Hurwitz's book intersperses scientific facts about algae blooms and pollution with a story of activism and nature appreciation." —Publishers Weekly

"A meaningful and endearing story in this time when our planet needs us the most. A must-read." —Graham Salisbury, author of Banjo and the award-winning Under the Blood-Red Sun

  "With great poignancy and a gentle hand, Hello from Renn Lake illuminates the deep connection between people and nature. Michele Weber Hurwitz's message is both tender and bold: Kids possess the initiative, courage and pluck to combat the impacts of global warming and take care of the natural world." —Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson and Threads