Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear

An Eisner-nominated middle grade graphic novel that follows a young conservationist named Chang, who discovers a bear bile farm near her home in Vietnam and decides to become a conservationist to save wild animals. After teaching herself survival skills, documenting rainforest flora and fauna, and overcoming critics, Chang becomes a rescue center volunteer. Her biggest challenge arises when she must return her best friend, Sorya the sun bear, back to the wild. The story, based on a true story and filled with breathtaking art and STEM facts, is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and conservation.