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Rochelle Strauss

Changing the world - book & one reader at a time!

About Me


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Rochelle is an award-winning author, freelance writer and education consultant in Toronto, Canada. Rochelle’s first book, Tree of Life: the Incredible Biodiversity of Life of Earth (Kids Can Press 2004) has received several book awards and honours, including: the ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award (2004), the Green Earth Book Award (2005) and the Independent Publishers Book Award for Juvenile/Teen/Young Adult Non-Fiction (2005). It was also named Best of the Best Books of 2004 by the Chicago Public Libraries. Publication rights for Tree of Life have been sold in the UK, Brazil, Mexico, Korea and Egypt.
One Well: the Story of Water on Earth, Rochelle’s second book, will be released by Kids Can Press on February 1, 07 (Canada) and March 1, 07 (USA). Endorsed by Jean-Michel Cousteau (Founder and President Ocean Futures Society, Inc.), Maude Barlow (Chair, Council of Canadians and author of Blue Gold) and Charles Hopkins (UNESCO & UN University Chairs, York University), rights to One Well have already been sold in Australia.
An enthusiastic presenter, Rochelle was honoured to be an invited speaker at the Vancouver International Writer’s Festival (2004). Additionally, she truly enjoys the many opportunities she’s had to participate in conferences, school presentations and teacher training workshops across North America.
Among Rochelle’s favourite species on the Tree of Life are dolphins, nudibranchs, bromeliads and penguins.

My Interests


ONE WELL: THE STORY OF WATER ON EARTH by Rochelle Strauss (Kids Can Press, 2007)

Release dates:
* Canada, United States, Australia - In Stores Now!
* UK, Mexico, Brazil - Coming Soon!

Scroll down to read the rave reviews for One Well...
One Well fills a huge void. While many governments and global institutions are beginning to sound the alarm on the world water crisis, we have yet to incorporate a “water consciousness” among our young or the population in general. This beautifully illustrated and superbly written book is exactly the tool needed to bring awareness of the life-giving importance of water to a whole new generation. Maude Barlow, Chair, Council of Canadians, Author of Blue Gold

One Well is much needed drink for those of us thirsting to help protect our Planet's threatened water supplies. Appropriate for children of all ages, this richly illustrated book provides valuable perspectives on the sources of water, value to all living things, present threats and constructive suggestions for water conservation. Bravo to Ms. Strauss and Woods for a valuable contribution to a subject vital to us all. Jean-Michel Cousteau, Founder and President Ocean Futures Society, Inc.

One Well is a brilliant contribution to the United Nation's International Decade for Action 'Water for Life' -2005 to 2015. This beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written book should be read and acted upon by every family member. I would also hope that it would someday be available in every school library in the world as the message it brings is so critical to all humans and indeed all life on the planet. Charles Hopkins, UNESCO Chair Reorienting Teacher Education to Address Sustainability, and UN University Chair for Education for Sustainable Development

I'd like to meet:


Rochelle actively tours in support of her books, offering a dynamic, interactive and participatory presentation suitable for grades 4-8.If you or anyone you know are interested in booking Rochelle for a classroom presentation, please contact her via this myspace page.

Rochelle also particpates in conferences across North America. If you would like to invite Rochelle as a guest speaker, presenter or workshop leader at your next conference or event, please contact her via this myspace page.

Click here to listen to an Interview Rochelle gave to Earthwatch Radio on December 2004. The interview is about her book Tree of Life: the Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth

Books:

TREE OF LIFE: THE INCREDIBLE BIODIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH by Rochelle Strauss (Kids Can Press, 2004)

Scroll down for a list of awards...
* 2006 International Reading Association Teacher’s Choice
* 2005 Society of School Librarians International Book Award – Honour Book
* 2005 Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner
* 2005 Green Earth Book Award – Honor Book
* 2004 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award
* 2004 Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books

My Blog

What do Al Gore and Rochelle Strauss have in common?

Well - besides being environmentalists and trying to change the world, Al Gore and I have something else even cooler in common! We are both listed on the American Library Association's Booklist "Top T...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:40:00 PST

A long overdue update!

Ok...I can't believe how long it has been since I've blogged!! Bad, bad, bad!! That's what happens when I cave and take a "real" job!! Don't take that the wrong way - I love my new day job - comb...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:34:00 PST

Interviews, reviews and yet another book tour

Hey everyone...Well - I am off again on yet another book tour! This one is pretty exciting! My first book - Tree of Life: the Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth - is up for a Red Cedar Award. Th...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Thu, 03 May 2007 03:36:00 PST

New reviews and some random thoughts

Hi Everyone...Well - Earth Day is arriving this weekend...and there's plenty of events, festivities and celebrations happening all around the world. How are YOU celebrating??I am heading out to Ottawa...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:01:00 PST

updates and news about being blogged

Well - trust Google Alerts to let you know when something has been said about ya!! Just got an alert this morning and apparently I...actually my book...has been blogged!! Check out this wonderful revi...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 05:41:00 PST

Dallas Book Tour

As some of you know, I've recently come home from a one-week book tour in Dallas. The week was an absolute success - with 12 one-hour school presentations and 1 book store event, reaching a total of m...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:15:00 PST

Rochelle's Upcoming Media Appearances

Rochelle's Upcoming Media Appearances In honour of World Water Day (Thurs March 22), I have been invited to participate in a couple of media events. Thought I'd let you know in case you want to check ...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:47:00 PST

An interview and a review!!

Hi Everyone... I know, it's been a while since I've blogged - sorry about that. Been a little nutty here. I've been working a great new contract and also been starting to get ready for my Dallas trip!...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:48:00 PST

The first reviews is in! Check it out!!!

Hey everyone... Well - One Well: the Story of Water on Earth is taking off!! Rights are being sold (to date: UK, Mexico, Brazil and Australia!)...and the reviews are starting to come in. Tomorrow I am...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:25:00 PST

One Well - Press Release from Publisher

FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 2007   ONE WELL: THE STORY OF WATER ON EARTH   "The message [One Well] brings is critical to all humans and indeed all life on the planet."  Charles Hopkins, UNESC...
Posted by Rochelle Strauss on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:34:00 PST