by Brook Thompson, illustrated by Anastasia Khmelevska
An Inspiring Picture Book Details a History-Making Indigenous-Led Movement for Environmental Justice
“This book is a beautifully crafted blend of memoir and history, offering a personal, heartfelt account of the author’s reciprocal relationship with salmon. It highlights the crucial role these fish play in our ecosystems, explores their struggles with the encroachment of settlers, and celebrates the vital efforts of Native communities in restoring and preserving their habitats.”—@INDIGENOUSBOOKSHELF
by Emily Taylor
The Wonders of California's Lizards Come to Life in this Visually Rich Field Guide
“This guide joyfully celebrates the beauty and quirkiness of our native lizards.” —JOHN MUIR LAWS
“Emily Taylor provides answers to any lizard questions you probably have ever had, doesn’t use jargon so the content is easily understandable.” —EARYN McGEE, herpetologist and creator of #FindThatLizard
by Aaron N. K. Haiman, illustrated by Martha Espinoza
Discover the Birds of the California Delta in this New Beautifully Illustrated Entry into Heyday's Beloved Birds of California Series
“Aaron Haiman’s lyrical impressions of the birds of the Delta landscape are spot-on and inspiring, especially partnered with Martha Espinoza’s true-to-color and feather-detailed paintings These birds will stay with you long after you put the book down.” —ALLEN FISH, ecologist and former director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory
by Ursula Pike
A Fascinating Look at Voluntourism from an Indigenous Perspective
“An Indian among los Indígenas upends a canon of travel memoirs that has historically been dominated by white writers. It is a sharp, honest, and unnerving examination of the shadows that colonial history casts over even the most well-intentioned attempts at cross-cultural aid.” —SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE
by Andrew Alden
In this San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller, Oakland Geologist Drills Into East Bay History from the Ground Down
“Deep Oakland is a gorgeous book of poetic observations about the geology and people of Oakland. I’ve never felt more in touch with the reality of deep time than when reading this work.” —ALEXIS MADRIGAL, author of The Pacific Circuit and cohost of KQED Forum
The Latest in News from Native California
News from Native California Volume 38, Issue 3 offers ten probing features that include reflections on the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, the return of salmon to the Klamath River following the demolition of four hydroelectric dams, and the work of Indigenous science to restore cultural keystone species.
New and Forthcoming
Environmental Justice Books for Earth Month (And Every Month)
What do floods, fires, and acorn flour have in common? They’re each integral to understanding the delicate mosaic of our California ecosystems. This Earth Month, dive in to the awards-winning and bestselling books exploring sea level rise, wildfire, decolonized diets and California’s public lands.
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