The illustrated book 'Plasticus Maritimus', by biologist Ana Pêgo and writer Isabel Minhós Martins, illustrated by Bernardo P. Carvalho, candidate for the French literary awards Sorcières, destined to literature for the younger ones.

'Plasticus Maritimus' is an informative book about the environment for all ages, which contains information on the relationship between plastic and the ocean. For readers who also want to be more active in the defense of nature, this publication contains an exploration guide for going to the beach, with the aim of collecting and analyzing plastic specimens that reach the coast (plasticus maritimus).

AWARDS AND MENTIONS:

Nominated — Ecological Youth Book, at the Festival du Livre et de la Presse d'Écologie (France, 2021)

Appointed — Prix Sorcières 2021 (France, 2021)

Selected — 2021 Outstanding Science Trade Books (USA)

Advised - National Reading Plan

Honorable Mention – BolognaRagazzi Awards, in the “Non-fiction” category, awarded by the International Children's Book Fair in Bologna (2020)

Nominated — BD Amadora Award: Best Portuguese Illustration Book Designer (2019)