Maribel Versus the Volcano

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In 1980s Washington state Mt. St. Helens is rumbling. Twelve-year-old Maribel isn't concerned at first despite officials evacuating her neighborhood. Her family is convinced it's just a precaution even as the mountain continues to rumble. Maribel decides to disobey orders and return home for items she and her sister left behind - just as the volcano finally erupts. As ash rains down Maribel realizes she must learn to focus if she's going to survive.

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Sarah Hannah Gmez has a masters of art degree in children's literature and masters of science in library science. She is now a writer and fitness instructor in Tucson, Arizona. She is working toward a doctoral degree in children's literature at the University of Arizona. Find her online at shgmclicious.com. Jane is a Filipina illustrator based in the United Arab Emirates. She began her journey as an artist for children's illustration with The Bright Agency in 2019 and has worked with various notable clients such as Macmillan, Scholastic, and Penguin Random House. She enjoys creating story-driven visuals and characters that radiate personality through expressive lines and motions.