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Mother of Sharks

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Mother of SharksMother of Sharks is a picture book that combines autobiography with magical fantasy elements. It follows the author, Melissa Cristina Mrquez (Meli), from her childhood in Puerto Rico, where she loved the ocean and spent time exploring tidal pools, to her life as a marine scientist known for her work with sharks. The story includes a dreamlike underwater adventure with a crab named Jaiba, which introduces the reader to ideas of conservation and the

Mother of Sharks is a picture book that combines autobiography with magical/fantasy elements. It follows the author, Melissa Cristina Márquez (“Meli”), from her childhood in Puerto Rico, where she loved the ocean and spent time exploring tidal pools, to her life as a marine scientist known for her work with sharks. The story includes a dreamlike underwater adventure with a crab named Jaiba, which introduces the reader to ideas of conservation and the beauty (and mystery) of ocean life.

The narrative aims to dispel myths about sharks, encourage curiosity and compassion for marine ecosystems, and highlight the journey of a girl who becomes a scientist—especially emphasizing representation (Latina, marine biologist).


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Item Detail
Title Mother of Sharks
Author Melissa Cristina Márquez
Illustrator Devin Elle Kurtz
Publisher Penguin Workshop (Penguin Random House)
Publication Date May 30, 2023
Format / Length Hardcover (also available in ebook). 48 pages.
ISBN 9780593523582

Target Age / Suitability

  • Recommended age range.6-9 years (about grades K-3)
  • Best for children who are curious about nature / science, especially marine life; children who benefit from seeing role models they can identify with; and as a read-aloud with enough content for discussion.

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