The Adventures of Danny the Discus Volume 3 – Danny Goes to Tobago follows a discus fish as he becomes a sensation in a local pet store, leading him on an educational journey to learn about coral reef conservation. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

I was inspired by the natural beauty of our sister island Tobago to write a story that not only captured its wonderful people and sites but also the potential effects of not trying to preserve the environment for everyone to enjoy, especially the animals that inhabit there. I have visited Tobago from childhood to the current day regularly and have seen firsthand the effects that non-preservation of the coral reefs has had on the island, so it’s an important lesson to share with children to sensitize them on the effects.

The art in the book is fantastic. What was the collaboration process like with illustrator Jonny Hossain?

This is the third book I have done with Jonny Hossain and I must say that he knocks it out of the park each time we collaborate on a project. It was truly a pleasure working with him.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

Some of the themes I tried to capture were environmental conservation, biodiversity and marine life, and empathy and compassion. By addressing these themes in an engaging and accessible way, children’s books on saving coral reefs can educate and inspire young readers to become environmental advocates and champions of marine conservation.

What is the next book in The Adventures of Danny the Discus series and when will it be available?

The next book in the series will be in 2025/2026 as I am working on another story with new characters which will be out in 2024.

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