Maya's Mangrove Mission: A Jamaican Climate Change Adventure

Maya's Mangrove Mission: A Jamaican Climate Change Adventure transforms complex climate science into an accessible, hopeful narrative. When Maya learns that mangrove forests shield her island home from storms while nurturing wildlife, she embarks on a mission to protect these vital ecosystems. The story demystifies environmental science through the eyes of a curious, courageous protagonist who proves that community action can combat climate change. Importantly, it features a Black girl in science at the critical age when STEM interest often declines-directly supporting equity initiatives in science education. Written by a trained Jamaican science teacher, this culturally responsive STEM resource demonstrates how nature-based solutions in one region apply to coastal resilience everywhere-including parallels to restoration projects in New York, Louisiana, and California. The book aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). Ideal for grades 3-7.