2025 NSTA - CBC OUTSTANDING SCIENCE TRADE BOOK FOR STUDENTS K-12Experience the lyrical beauty of this picture book biography as it unveils the remarkable life of Wilma Dykeman, a writer and environmentalist whose deep connection to a local river ignited her passion for preservation.Wilma Dykeman's love for the river was more than just admiration; it was a calling to protect it, safeguarding the livelihoods of those who depended on its waters. Her legacy, woven through the pages, emphasizes the irreplaceable gift of water - the essence of life itself.Join us on a captivating journey through Wilma's life and teachings, where she instilled the profound truth that water is not just a resource; it's the very heartbeat of our existence. Discover the enduring impact of her work and let her message flow through you, reminding us all that water is the irreplaceable gift, and life itself.