I Love Salmon and Lampreys: A Native Story of Resilience

A Young Scientist’s Inspiration: “I Love Salmon and Lampreys“

I Love Salmon and Lampreys tells the story of Brook Thompson, a young girl from the Yurok and Karuk Tribes, who fights to save the Klamath River and its salmon and lampreys.

Witness the power of community as Brook and her people fight to restore the river.

This inspiring children’s book celebrates environmental justice and community action.

A Children’s Book About Environmental Justice

In the heart of Northern California, nestled amongst the majestic Klamath River, a young girl named Brook Thompson developed a deep connection to the river and its inhabitants.

She learned from her elders the importance of salmon and lampreys, not just as a source of food, but as vital members of the river ecosystem.

However, Brook witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of human intervention on the river.

Dams, built with the promise of progress, had disrupted the natural flow of the river, hindering the migration of salmon and lampreys and threatening their very existence.

Brook and her community organized, advocated, and fought tirelessly for the removal of four major dams on the Klamath River.

The book not only celebrates the resilience of the Klamath River and its inhabitants but also highlights the profound impact of environmental justice on the lives of individuals and communities.

It is a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting our planet and ensuring a healthy future for generations to come.

A Must-Read

This beautifully illustrated book is a valuable tool for educating young minds about environmental issues and inspiring a love for nature.

Order your copy of I Love Salmon and Lampreys and learn more about the issues we face.

I Love Salmon and Lampreys: A Native Story of Resilience

Heyday Books
isbn 9781597146685
Pub Date 3/4/25

Synopsis

For young readers, an inspiring story about a river, a successful Native-led movement for environmental justice, and the making of a scientist.

Growing up in the Yurok and Karuk Tribes, Brook Thompson learned to care for the fish that nurtured her and her family.

She knew that along the Klamath River in Northern California, salmon and lampreys are a needed part of life.

But she also saw how these fish were in danger.

People had built dams along the Klamath River, making it very hard for salmon and lampreys to live.

Tribal people and their friends organized to have four of the dams removed, and they won.

In I Love Salmon and Lampreys, Thompson tells this inspiring tale, and she shares how it motivated her to become a scientist.

Featuring adorable illustrations by Anastasia Khmelevska, as well as fun facts about salmon and lampreys, this is a stirring story about stewarding nature for the generations to come.

Author

Brook M. Thompson

Illustrator

Anastasia Khmelevska

Suggested Ages

4 to 8 years old

Genre

Native Americans
Environmental Justice
Green Living
Science

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I Love Salmon and Lampreys

A Young Scientist’s Inspiration: “I Love Salmon and Lampreys“