Dana L. Church

Award-Winning Nonfiction Author

Dana L. Church

Bees, butterflies, and the remarkable minds of animals - nonfiction for curious kids and adults.

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Scholastic Focus · 2024

The Monarch Effect

Surviving Poison, Predators and People

TIME for Kids - Earth Day Read Green Earth Book Awards 2025 Recommended Reading

The astonishing journey of the monarch butterfly - and the perils it faces from pesticides, climate change, and habitat loss. A page-turning narrative for middle-grade readers and curious adults alike.

Praise for The Monarch Effect

“An enthusiastic and information-packed narrative.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“My 12-year-old adores this book and says it's a butterfly lover's dream. We highly recommend this book for both kids and adults alike.”
— Alison McGauley, author of Kenzie's Little Tree

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