Matt Ritter's Blog

This Earth Day, I would like to share about the importance of teaching children of all ages to notice the organisms around them and be fascinated by their details. In children and adults, curiosity leads to appreciation. Young people can learn to value non-human life and ultimately protect it, and it all begins with imagination. If we can help develop a learning pattern of awe and intrigue, kids' worlds grow into meaningful spaces that they will feel passionate about protecting. So thank you to all the teachers and mentors out there that are helping to open the eyes of kids to these interconnected lifecycles that are bizarre, wonderful, and inspiring!

For those readers interested in children's non-fiction picture books, my new book, Something Wonderful, will be available April 22nd!* Something Wonderful is a compelling story of a tropical rainforest fig tree and the creatures who call it home. You will learn concepts of ecological interdependence, seed dispersal, pollinators and pollination, reproduction, and lifecycles, as well as trying to find the rainforest frog hidden amongst the pages! If you want a sneak peek, you may find the book trailer here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRyjD...

Thanks for your interest and happy reading!

*In case any readers are wondering, the release date for Something Wonderful has been changed to Spring 2021.