We sat down with debut author Ellen Cochrane to discuss how vital nonfiction is for young readers, the process of becoming a first-time published author in retirement, and the incredible survival story that formed the basis of Ellen’s debut nonfiction book, Follow the Water.
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Read up on the closure of the Peruvian research station here;
Ellen is deeply shaken by this development, as it underscores a larger environmental crisis, an alarming war on science, and why helping young people understand the real-world power of science has never mattered more. A portion of the proceeds from Ellen’s book will support the research station, and she hopes to help draw attention to what is happening and why it matters.