About the children's picture book
"Waverly Braves the Breeze:
The Story of a Galapagos Albatross"
Written by Samantha Cora and Illustrated by Rosie Eve Published by Tra Publishing and Distributed by Simon & Schuster Length: 32 pages ISBN13: 9781735311562 Grades: P - 3. Ages: 4 - 8
A story of how bravery and supportive friendship conquer fear that is interfering with growth, Waverly Braves the Breeze introduces children to creatures along the equator, Spanish phrases, and concepts of anxiety and friendship.
About the author
Samantha Cora
Samantha Cora is a writer and photographer with a fascination for the natural world. She grew up exploring the woods around her family farm and cabin in Wisconsin, writing stories and taking photos. Her first children's picture book was inspired by a class trip to the Galápagos Islands. After earning a BA in English from St. Norbert College, she spent the first decade of her career as an award-winning journalist and then as a magazine editor for a national environmental nonprofit. She now works in marketing, writes stories, and is the founder of the organization Playful Acorns. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband, daughter, two cats, and many backyard birds.
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