Breezers Making Waves: Claire Datnow

“My books open the hearts and minds of young people and inspire a love for the natural world and diverse cultures.” 

This month’s Breezer Making Waves is Claire Datnow, author of The Adventures of The Sizzling Six Series! 

Let’s dig into how Claire interweaves science and storytelling to encourage readers to become good stewards of the Earth.

Hi Claire. What are we celebrating with you?

The publication of two new books in The Adventures of The Sizzling Six Series, by Star Bright Books.

Congratulations! What does this opportunity mean to you?

This opportunity provides an outstanding way to promote my books that open the hearts and minds of young people and inspire a love for the natural world and diverse cultures.

What do you feel led you to this place on your journey?

I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, which ignited my love for the natural world and diverse cultures. After earning an MA in Education for Gifted and Talented and a second MA in Public History, I taught creative writing and environmental studies in the Birmingham, Alabama, public schools. Together with my students, I created a nature trail, now named the Alabama Audubon-Datnow Nature Preserve. My students inspired me to begin writing environmental fiction with themes of mystery, adventure, and environmental action. I interweave science and storytelling, STEAM, to encourage readers to become wise and just stewards of the Earth. My eco mysteries are set in my home state of Alabama and across the globe and feature endangered species.

Do you have any advice for Breezers who want to achieve something similar?

Writers can learn the art and craft of how to apply the building blocks of compelling science-based stories that will resonate with tweens and teens and correlate with state standards across the curriculum.  

Send your warmest wishes to Claire on:

Website: https://clairedatnow.com/ 

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