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A River's Gifts

The Mighty Elwha River Reborn

by Patricia Newman

Narrator Katie Anvil Rich

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Length 32 minutes

Language English

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Summary
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For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, known as the Strong People located in the Pacific Northwest, were grateful for the river's abundance. All that changed in the 1790s when strangers came who did not understand the river's gifts. The strangers built dams, and the environmental consequences were disastrous. Sibert honoree Patricia Newman and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan join forces to tell the story of the Elwha, chronicling how the Strong People successfully fought to restore the river and their way of life.

Children's

Patricia Newman is an award-winning author of multiple inspirational books that encourage readers and listeners to use their imaginations to solve real-world problems. These books include Sea Otter Heroes, Planet Ocean, Zoo Scientists to the Rescue, and more. She frequently speaks at schools and conferences to share how children of any age can affect change. For more information, visit PatriciaMNewman.com.

Katie Anvil Rich is an experienced audiobook narrator who grew up in the Bay Area. She earned an MFA in acting from Harvard University while also training concurrently at the Moscow Art Theatre School. Since graduating, she has moved to L.A., where she works on television and stage projects as well as writing and directing.