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One Planet. One Ocean.
Blair Northen Williamson
Children's Author · Ocean Activist · National Speaker
Published Works
Stories That Spark Change
The Ocean Protectors:
Colors of the Coral Reef
Genius Cat Books · Picture Book · Ages 4–8
When sisters Sadie and Josie discover their once-vibrant coral reef has transformed into a graveyard of bleached coral, they are determined to save it. Fueled by their love for marine life, the girls rally their community to confront the warming oceans threatening their friends' underwater homes. Together, they race against time to restore the Coral Gardens, proving that small voices can spark big change. A climate fiction picture book with a high-concept STEM hook. Illustrated by Svitlana Holovchenko.
Island Girls:
Free the Sea of Plastic
Self-Published · Picture Book · Ages 4–8
Inspired by a true story. When sisters Sadie and Josie discover their turtle friends think plastic bags are tasty jellyfish, they take a stand to spread awareness about plastics polluting our precious oceans. A masterfully-illustrated celebration of the beautiful underwater world — and a call for all of us to make a change.
Birthday Bash
The Little Press · Picture Book · Ages 4–8
Kiko the Mouse is determined to host the perfect birthday party aboard his houseboat. But when a buzzing bug crashes his cupcake preparations, Kiko's frustration leads to a chaotic chain of mishaps. A laugh-out-loud adventure that teaches kids how to handle big emotions and find creative solutions. Illustrated by Taylor Woolley.
Coming
2028
Forthcoming
Early Chapter Book
Simon & Schuster · 2028
Big Five debut. More details to come.
Currently Writing
Moon Beach Rising
Middle Grade
My Salty Soul
New Adult
For Schools & Educators
Bringing the Ocean to Your Classroom
Interactive read-alouds, author workshops, and conservation curriculum for K–5. Available in-person and virtually, nationwide.
In partnership with the Plastic Ocean Project
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