Time to Roar

Description

Sasha the bear loves the meadow in her forest more than anything. But when great, yellow beasts threaten to cut and burn the forest, Sasha and the other animals must determine the best way to stop them. "Don't go roaring," squirrel tells Sasha. The bird sings to them sweetly. The rabbit thumps her foot at them. The deer tries running and leading them away. But none of these things stop the machines. The animals need something louder, something bigger, something more powerful. And Sasha the bear knows her voice--her roar--is the most powerful tool she has. Because sometimes you must be a bear. Sometimes you must roar.

Olivia Cole is an author and blogger from Louisville, KY. She is the author of the New Adult series Panther in the Hive and a young adult series, including books A Conspiracy of Stars and An Anatomy of Beasts. Her essays have been published at Bitch Media, Real Simple, the LA Times, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, and others. Olivia is the creator and curator of the all-women science-fiction themed art show KINDRED. She teaches creative writing at the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts. www.oliviaacole.com @RantingOwl Jessica M. Gibson is a self-taught illustrator from Michigan who has worked for various companies, publishers, and even smaller private clients. Her heart-warming, whimsical illustrations are mostly geared towards children's books. Her work has been featured in many children's books, magazines, zines, and galleries. www.jessicamgibson.com @jessiedrawz

"An environmental tale that is sweet, cheerful, and empowering." --Kirkus Reviews "A tale that is not just about protecting nature, but also about working with others so that every voice is heard." --School Library Journal