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One Planet. One Ocean.

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The ocean can't speak for itself.
Blair writes the books that do.

Award-winning children's author and ocean activist, turning a life spent underwater into stories that raise the next generation of ocean protectors.

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"I wrote this book for the next generation of changemakers. Kids care deeply about our ocean — this story gives them the language, the curiosity, and the confidence to protect it."

— Blair Northen Williamson

Published works

The Ocean Protectors

American Writing Awards Winner 2025, American Writing Awards Finalist 2025, GEBA 2026 Long List, Children's Book International Finalist, Book Excellence Awards Winner
The Ocean Protectors: Colors of the Coral Reef book cover

Colors of the Coral Reef · Genius Cat Books · Ages 4–9

Kirkus called it a solid introduction to coral bleaching for early elementary readers. Hand-painted watercolor illustrations by Svitlana Holovchenko bring the coral reef to life as two sisters set out to save it — Blair's most decorated book yet, and the one she brings into classrooms nationwide.

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More from the island writer

Every story rooted in the ocean

Island Girls book cover

Island Girls

Free the Sea of Plastic · Book Excellence Award, 2022

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Birthday Bash book cover

Birthday Bash

The Little Press

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One Planet, One Ocean -- in partnership with Plastic Ocean Project

One Planet. One Ocean.

Blair's One Planet, One Ocean initiative partners with the Plastic Ocean Project to bring reef conservation curriculum, cleanup drives, and the Ocean Protector's Promise into classrooms nationwide.

Educator resources

Bring the ocean into your classroom

Blair brings the ocean — and the power of storytelling — directly into classrooms, nationwide, in person or virtually.

Read-Alouds

Interactive readings that bring the reef to life for young audiences.

Curriculum

Conservation lessons built for grades K–5.

Workshops

Author-led sessions on storytelling and ocean stewardship.

Flexible Format

Available virtual and in-person, nationwide.

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Press & literary contacts

Literary agent Andie Smith Creative Media Agency [email protected]
Press & media Kristina Pisciotta KP Publicity [email protected]
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For press and media inquiries, please contact Kristina Pisciotta with KP Publicity [email protected]
For literary inquiries, please contact Andie Smith with Creative Media Agency 
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