Andrea Debbink is a writer and editor with more than a decade of experience in publishing. A former editor at American Girl Magazine, where she specialized in creating nonfiction content that empowered girls to explore their potential, she is the award-winning author of Spark: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You, the forthcoming Think for Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Critical Thinking in an Age of Information Overload, and a STEM-based nonfiction book for National Geographic Kids. She is currently the managing editor at The Art of Simple and co-host of the top-ranked podcast Simple.

PureWow Happy Kid Award Winner for Best 8+ BookA Dogwood 2022-2023 MASL Readers Award Final NomineeNamed a Blueberry Award Changemaker “This gorgeous book features beautifully detailed illustrations, facts, stories and tips on making your own biome and helping to protect the environment.... A practical guide for young climate activists and junior conservationists.”—CNN Underscored“Beautifully illustrated….An entertaining and educational book for environmentally conscious nature lovers that will inspire action.”—Booklist“Well-designed and smartly organized...providing inspiration that proves that all types of people can enjoy and protect nature.”—Kirkus Reviews“This accessible guide offers a good balance of detailed information with engaging activities and calls to action....A strong choice to inspire young changemakers for our planet.”—School Library Journal“Hopeful, even as it leaves no stone unturned on the path to mitigating grave ecological issues like climate change, deforestation and overfishing...The result leaves readers — whether middle grade or middle-aged — informed, inspired and, most importantly, empowered.”—Madison Magazine“For the quieter kid, or perhaps for an Earth-minded child who may need to stay indoors for part of the summer...With more facts, less adventure, this book offers ecology-based biographies, activities to do indoors, fun facts, places to visit, and information about our world.”—Terri Schlichenmeyer

Andrea Debbink is a writer and editor with more than a decade of experience in publishing. A former editor at American Girl Magazine, where she specialized in creating nonfiction content that empowered girls to explore their potential, she is the award-winning author of Spark: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You, the forthcoming Think for Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Critical Thinking in an Age of Information Overload, and a STEM-based nonfiction book for National Geographic Kids. She is currently the managing editor at The Art of Simple and co-host of the top-ranked podcast Simple.

PureWow Happy Kid Award Winner for Best 8+ BookA Dogwood 2022-2023 MASL Readers Award Final NomineeNamed a Blueberry Award Changemaker “This gorgeous book features beautifully detailed illustrations, facts, stories and tips on making your own biome and helping to protect the environment.... A practical guide for young climate activists and junior conservationists.”—CNN Underscored“Beautifully illustrated….An entertaining and educational book for environmentally conscious nature lovers that will inspire action.”—Booklist“Well-designed and smartly organized...providing inspiration that proves that all types of people can enjoy and protect nature.”—Kirkus Reviews“This accessible guide offers a good balance of detailed information with engaging activities and calls to action....A strong choice to inspire young changemakers for our planet.”—School Library Journal“Hopeful, even as it leaves no stone unturned on the path to mitigating grave ecological issues like climate change, deforestation and overfishing...The result leaves readers — whether middle grade or middle-aged — informed, inspired and, most importantly, empowered.”—Madison Magazine“For the quieter kid, or perhaps for an Earth-minded child who may need to stay indoors for part of the summer...With more facts, less adventure, this book offers ecology-based biographies, activities to do indoors, fun facts, places to visit, and information about our world.”—Terri Schlichenmeyer