One Planet. One Ocean.
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.
"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
The Ocean Protectors
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.
Every story rooted in the ocean
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.
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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