Featured YA Story
Eco Insight : Mini Doc
Mangroves: Guardians of Many Worlds
I grew up around mangroves and marveled at their ability to live between land and sea, but it was only recently that I learned about the global presence and multilayered power of these trees. Carbon sinks, nurseries, providers of livelihoods and storm defenders, mangroves defy the false division between land and sea. Even if you haven’t been to a coast in a while or ever - humans depend on the sea. The mangroves remind us of our interconnectedness and our beautiful responsibilities.​​​
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Meet Vaishali
Vaishali grew up in Miami as part of both Caribbean and Indian diasporas where she learned to speak Spanish through playground chisme.
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As a queer POC race, ethnicity, gender and inclusivity are constant veins in her work. She knows that stories can be a direct conduit to offer hope, joy and understanding across many corners of experience.
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She strongly believes in the connection between science and art; discovery and storytelling.
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She is also involved in local eco- advocacy efforts and public education for vulnerable ecosystems and their inhabitants.
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She learned to harness her ADD and ideas to showcase the beauty of different modalities. Vaishali loves to flip perspectives with the help of a modern mythical figure, mushroom farming bat, a generous special Bhuri, nuclear cleaning flowers, and more!
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