Books in the Movers, Shakers and History Makers series

Dutch student Boyan Slat always loved inventing. A visit to the oceans of Greece inspired his greatest invention ever. Why were there more plastic bags than fish? How could he save the sea? Learn more about Boyan's Great Pacific Garbage Patch project; The Ocean Cleanup and his plastic cleanup invention, System 001; and the challenges behind removing rubbish from our oceans and rivers.

In September 2019, "Truth Hurts" became the longest-reigning solo female rap song at the number 1 spot in the US music charts. Since then, Lizzo has appeared on TV, at award shows and on sold-out world tours. Learn more about this Grammy-winning artist and how she went from band kid to opening act to mainstream superstar.