Book Buzz

​Williamson is working in partnership with the PLASTIC OCEAN PROJECT

"I've had the privilege of serving as Blair's agent for almost two years, during which I’ve witnessed her talent, professionalism, and dedication to her craft. Blair's work demonstrates both a keen understanding of storytelling and a unique voice and position that stand out in today’s market. She approaches the publishing process with openness, diligence, and a collaborative spirit that makes her easy to work with."
—Karen Kilpatrick, literary agent at East West Literary Agency
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“Blair Williamson is a terrific person and a lifeforce when it comes to marketing and promoting her work. Even better: her writing often comes with an important social message. We should all take a page out of one of Blair’s books.”
—Mark Gottlieb, literary agent and vice president at Trident Media Group

“Our ocean and the turtles that live within it are in trouble! Plastic pollution is a major threat these ancient and gentle reptiles face, and they desperately need our help. Education, awareness, and action are needed to change the way humans impact the environment. Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic by Blair Williamson is critical for young people to read so that the cycle of carelessness can be stopped. We need future generations who will protect our oceans, and this book, Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic, and its message is the first step towards a different future.” 
— Animal Ocean 

“A great illustration of how young children can develop environmental stewardship. Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic educates children about their everyday choices and what the impact can be.”
— Global Expeditions Group

“ISLAND GIRLS: FREE THE SEA OF PLASTIC by Blair Williamson is a good way to convey how plastics harm turtles and our shared ocean. Having conversations about single-use plastics and the harm it causes from production to ending up in our ocean is really important.”
- The Ocean Project

ISLAND GIRLS: FREE THE SEA OF PLASTIC by Blair Williamson is a very endearing story. We are so thankful for her passion and contribution to bringing about awareness of human impacts on marine life.”
— Georgia Sea Turtle Center

“Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic playfully captures the joy the ocean provides, from sea creatures to humans of all ages. It illustrates the importance of relationships to each other as well as our relationships with the natural world. This book cleverly reveals the human impacts of plastic bags on sea turtles, but doesn’t point fingers at others. It highlights how unconsciously we can harm sea creatures, but through awareness, we can become the solution. This is a powerful story told in less than 650 words.”
— Plastic Ocean Project, Inc.

“Maria Montessori once said, ‘A child, more than anyone else, is a spontaneous observer of nature.’ As an educator, I seek ways to nurture the instinctive connections my students already possess. Written from the experience and perspective of a six-year-old, I can see how young readers will embrace the powerful message in Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic: each of us can do our part in keeping the environment safe for Earth’s creatures – great and small.”
— Eileen Bean, Hooked on Books Director, Collegiate School

“ISLAND GIRLS: Free the Sea of Plastic by Blair Williamson is a great theme and useful book for the younger generation.”
— Aurélie GROSPIRON, Director of Communications, Save Our Seas Foundation

Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic by Blair Williamson is a great way to make kids aware of their environment and the impact they have on it. I think children will easily understand and relate to this book.
— Asia Pacific Superyachts

“As a PADI Senior Scuba Instructor Trainer, I am far too aware of the issue brought up in Williamson’s book, Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic. Sadly, I have also witnessed this firsthand in Sulawesi, Indonesia. I saw so many plastic bags floating around that looked exactly like jellyfish. Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic is a very important book for all because it raises awareness of this issue and highlights that we can help be the solution by easily recycling plastic bags or using reusable bags in a store. This book will greatly impact the future of our oceans.”
— Philippe Yersin, Eastern Academy of Scuba Education

“Finding books for children that are both educational and fun are often hard to come by. Blair Williamson truly captures the young reader’s attention quickly. At the beginning of Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic, her fun use of illustration and humor of sea life engages not only young children but adults as well. Throughout the story, my kids truly gained a sense of understanding of life in our oceans and what we can do to protect them.”
— Dorrie Gagnon, RDH, Special Needs Coordinator, KinderSmile Foundation

“Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic by Blair Williamson imparts a valuable message about ocean pollution that encourages children to recognize how their own actions can make a difference in protecting the Earth.”
— Laura Yates, Reading Specialist

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