Safe Harbor.

MARINE pollution; WATER pollution; MARINE resources conservation; NOVELS in verse; SAFE harbor

"Safe Harbor" by Padma Venkatraman is a verse novel that explores themes of aquatic pollution and marine life conservation. The story follows Geeta, a tween who moves from Chennai, India to the U.S. with her mother after her parents' divorce. Geeta struggles with the changes and faces bullying at school, but finds solace in a friendship with a local boy named Miguel. Together, they work to save an injured baby harp seal named Santo, who has drifted from his usual habitat due to global warming. The book also addresses issues of parental separation and mental health. The inclusion of adult women of color in STEM fields adds an empowering element to the story. Suitable for readers ages 10 and up. [Extracted from the article]

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