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As the Seas Rise is a thoughtful glimpse at how the life story and heritage drove Nicole Hernandez Hammer's passion for climate justice. It shows the impact that one person can have to encourage change on a large scale.

The focus on Hammer's cultural background and how it helped her connect with and empower more people is an understated celebration of diversity.

With As the Seas Rise, children are introduced to concepts such as environmental justice, social change, and the impact weather can have on different communities.
The back-matter includes information on Nicole Hernandez Hammer, as well as different climate change facts and what you can do to help. The resources sited/provided are wonderful.

The illustrations are beautiful and vibrant, with wide representation from cover to cover.