Jennifer Benito-Kowalski

Is There Still Gold in Bodie? Jennifer Benito-Kowalski

Uh-oh! One of the bears in Bodie State Historic Park has found GOLD.

Gold was the reason Bodie became a town during the California Gold Rush, but it was also the reason the land and waterways were damaged. The animals of Bodie are worried another gold rush might happen if the humans find out there's still gold around.

But what can a bunch of animals do?
Cooperate!

With the help of Kiara, the Junior Park Ranger at Bodie, the pronghorn, red-tailed hawks, bears, beavers, snakes, pikas, and all the other animals put their heads together, come up with a plan, and ACT to save Bodie!

In Is There Still Gold in Bodie? the second book in the Junior Park Ranger Adventure Series by Jennifer Benito-Kowalski provides kids a brief history of Bodie State Historic Park, describes human impact on the environment, and shows the big things you can get done when you work together.

Author Jennifer Benito-Kowalski draws from her fifteen years of conservation and park industry experience in creation of Is There Still Gold in Bodie? and upcoming books in her Junior Park Ranger Adventure Series.

As a conservationist she has discovered the need for kid-focused, compelling story-telling that welcomes, embraces and celebrates diversity in our parks while educating the importance of protecting nature.



Mom's Choice Award Winner: Is there still gold in Bodie? is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children. Is There Still Gold in Bodie received the gold award in December 2021.