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Diane will be making public appearances in New Mexico in April and May, to sign copies of her two brand new books, Once a Wasteland, and My Little Golden Book about Route 66!
Albuquerque – Saturday, April 25, at 12 pm, at the Barnes & Noble, Cottonwood Corners Shopping Center. 3701-A Ellison Drive NW. Albuquerque, NM 87114
Santa Fe -Saturday, May 30, 2 pm, at the Barnes & Noble, Santa Fe Place Mall, 4250 Cerrillos Road Suite 1214. Santa Fe, NM 87507.
This is a story of a happy ending. But it didn’t start that way. The place? The Krejci salvage yard, in the Cuyahoga River valley between the Ohio cities of Cleveland and Akron. The problem? Pollution—and lots of it!Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selectionAfter decades of companies dumping industrial waste products in the salvage yard, the area had become so contaminated that nothing could live there. Wildlife died and people got sick. The Cuyahoga River was so polluted with toxic waste that it even caught fire! What could be done? The United States government stepped in, enforcing a full-scale cleanup of the dump that included the removal of nearly 400,000 tons of tainted soil. And then it was time to give the land a fresh start. New soil was brought in, and seeds were planted.
After 25 years, the land was healed. Now the area where once nothing could live is part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Not only does the park provide a vibrant home to thriving diverse wildlife, it also serves as an example of how once-devastated environments can change, heal, and become places of beauty for all.
Kindergarten – Grade 3
Hardcover $18.99 Available Soon | 40 Pages
Preorder from: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Age Range: 2 – 5 years
Join Ramblin’ Rosie, a spunky red convertible, as she cruises down America’s most famous highway—Route 66! From Chicago to Santa Monica, Rosie takes young readers on a journey filled with roadside attractions and fascinating history. With vibrant illustrations and fun facts on every page, this Little Golden Book is perfect for little adventurers, car lovers, and anyone who dreams of the open road!
Diane’s Little Golden Book About Route 66 has been honored with a certificate by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission, established by Congress to plan and recommend activities for the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.
We Planted a Tree, illustrated by Bob Staake, which is now 15 years old, continues to have adventures and reach kids all over the country and world. Here’s the latest one—a Cleveland school bus driver used a grant from The Lion’s Club to gift copies of it to the students on his route!
“… members of the office read the book We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow to second grade students across the district. Students were able to address afterward how they hope to play their part in helping the planet.”
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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