Saving American Beach

Saving American Beach is a children's book by Heidi Tyline King, illustrated by Ekua Holmes, that tells the story of MaVynee Betsch, an African American opera singer who dedicated her life to preserving American Beach, a historic beach in Florida founded by her grandfather Abraham Lincoln Lewis in 1935 as a vacation spot for African Americans during the segregation era. After a successful career in Europe, MaVynee returns to focus on environmental activism, fighting against development and ensuring the conservation of the beach's natural beauty and historical significance. The story highlights themes of environmentalism, heritage, and the impact of individual activism, inspiring young readers to appreciate and protect important cultural and natural landmarks.