Children's Book
Date Published: September 1, 2015
Through the voices of Annabelle and Angus, discover what almost happened to wildlife on the Kansas prairie. When Larry receives a letter that says he must destroy the prairie dogs on his land, he and some of his neighbors join together to make certain that all wildlife remain unharmed. Not only were black-tailed prairie dogs at risk of destruction but the already-endangered black-footed ferrets were at risk of becoming extinct.
In Larry Saves the Prairie, with the help of Annabelle and Angus, you'll discover what it means to be a true hero, and most especially, what it took to save prairie wildlife in Kansas.
Interview
Matt Bergles, Author of Larry Saves the Prairie, the Story of Larry
Haverfield, a True Wildlife Hero
What is the hardest
part of writing your books?
The hardest
part of writing for me is trying to capture all of the concepts floating around
my brain into one coherent, flowing story.
What songs are most
played on your Ipod?
All the
hits of The Beatles, The Eagles, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.
Do you have critique
partners or beta readers?
No, never.
What book are you
reading now?
Thomas
Merton’s Seven Storey Mountain.
How did you start your
writing career?
Well, I’m
not sure it is a career – yet. I started writing children’s books about
wildlife because I felt it was a great way to promote childhood literacy while
getting a conservation message out.
My next
release was inspired by Pope Francis’ latest encyclical, Laudato Si. It will be another children’s book ecumenically looking
at what all of the great spiritual/philosophical sages through the ages have
taught about wildlife.
Matt Bergles is a Colorado native who grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. He earned a bachelor's degree in social science from CSU-Pueblo, his master's degree in U.S. history, and a Ph.D. in public affairs at CU Denver, as well as a certificate in alternative dispute resolution.
Matt currently teaches at a K-8 private school in Denver, where he has witnessed firsthand young, inner-city kids' curiosity and love of animals and nature, observing that every time they are asked what community service project or charitable cause they'd like to be involved with, most K-3 students pick something related to domestic animals or wildlife. This natural love and curiosity led Matt to write Larry Saves the Prairie for young children.
Matt is an independent researcher and advocate for wildlife conservation, especially conservation of prairie habitat. Matt lives in Denver with his wife, Kate, two children, Luke and Mary, and dog Samuel. He is a volunteer coach, a private pilot, and has helped teach his teenage son to fly.
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