The Last Beekeeper

The Last Beekeeper follows twelve-year-old Yolanda Cicerón as she fights to save the last known beehive in the world from extinction. Living in a future devastated by climate change, Yolanda, or Yoly, faces a harsh life in the Valley, where she dreams of moving to the advanced town of Silo. However, when financial constraints hamper her education, Yoly takes matters into her own hands, uncovering dangerous secrets within Silo that threaten the entire Valley. With everything at stake, Yoly discovers that the key to survival may lie in protecting the last surviving beehive, putting her and her loved ones in grave peril. This gripping story is a finalist for the Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Younger Children.