Liza Ketchum author educator

I've teamed up once again with Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Phyllis Root to create a heartfelt book about Kemp’s ridley sea turtles need help! Young readers will learn about the rescue efforts necessary to save these animals endangered largely due to climate change. The book will be published on July 15, 2025. You can pre-order it now. Our thanks to Charlesbridge for publishing this book to raise awareness.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 6, 2025		Wednesday, 1:00 pm New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Event takes place in the theater lobby so it's free to attend. Hosting a book launch for Liza and her co-authors, Jaqueline Briggs Martin and Phyllis Root to talk about Turtles Heading Home! Meet the authors and learn about the dedicated team of volunteers, marine scientists, veterinarians, and airplane pilots who work to heal the turtles and return them to the ocean, where they belong.

Aug 7, 2025		Thursday, 10:00 am The Brewster Book Store 2648 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 896-6543 Liza Ketchum, Jacqueline Briggs Martin, and Phyllis Root will discuss their new book, Turtles Heading Home! Call the bookstore to reserve a copy of the book for signing.

Aug 30, 2025		Saturday, 2:00 pm Northshire Bookstore 4869 Main Street Manchester Center, VT Liza will host a reading and discussion of Turtles Heading Home!

LOOKING AHEAD

Liza Ketchum Miyawaki Forest Cambridge Massachusetts

The Miyawaki forest that inspired our forthcoming picture book, Green Heart Tiny Forest. Trees grew from tiny saplings to shoulder height in one year!