Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

In 'Follow the Moon Home', Vivienne, a young girl, moves to a new town in South Carolina and discovers a sea turtle nesting area that is in danger due to local lighting. She organizes her classmates and community to take action. Together, they work on a campaign to turn off the lights along the beach during the turtle nesting season to help the baby turtles find their way to the ocean by following the moonlight. The story delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance. The book explores themes like activism, philanthropy, volunteerism, and includes watercolor illustrations. It also features a 'Letter to Young Activists' and resources about sea turtles, making it a great read for children and classrooms.