Rebecca Donnelly: "Change is in the Air"

This fascinating picture book biography tells the story of the trailblazing woman who first discovered our climate was changing.

In an era when few women practiced science, Eunice Newton Foote dared to search for answers to a mystery that no one else had solved.

A visionary scientist, suffragist, and mother, Eunice conducted a groundbreaking experiment that uncovered the first clues about global warming. Defying the limitations society placed on her, she boldly pursued her hypothesis, paving the way for our modern understanding of climate change.

With captivating text and vibrant illustrations, this gorgeous biography sheds light on the long-overlooked story of a revolutionary woman in STEM.

About the Author:

Rebecca Donnelly was born in England and has lived in California, Florida, New Mexico, and just outside the Adirondack State Park in northern New York. She is the author of more than 30 books for young readers, including the Indies Introduce/Kids’ Indie Next pick How to Stage a Catastrophe. Her nonfiction book Total Garbage: A Messy Dive into Trash, Waste, and Our World was a School Library Journal Best Book of 2023.

About the Program:

• Doors will open to registered attendees at 3pm.
• All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.
• Street parking, ADA-accessible parking spot, and bike parking are available. There is a public parking garage nearby.

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Host or Publisher Enoch Pratt Free Library