G. Neri on My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More

In this post, we feature author G. Neri, whose previous titles include the graphic novel Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty, which was named a Coretta Scott King Honor Book, among many other honors. You can hear him speak about his new informational book, My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More, illustrated by Corban Wilkin, and try his “invitation to imagine” activity. You’ll also find other resources to explore. Thanks for joining us, and let us know what you think in the comments below!

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My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More

• Written by G. Neri and illustrated by Corban Wilkin
• Published by Candlewick press
• Release date: March 5, 2024

Antarctica is a land of extremes—the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It’s also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. Join G. Neri on his voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. Robust back matter includes more facts and history, recommended source material, and answers to questions about everything from logistics (how do you sleep?) to cool science (why is Blood Falls red?). This eye-opening, information-packed memoir—shaped by the author’s visits with school groups upon his return—sparkles with his heartfelt journey of discovery.

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Explore My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More

Listen to G. Neri talking with TeachingBooks about creating My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More. You can click the player below or experience the recording on TeachingBooks, where you can read along as you listen, and also translate the text to another language.

• Listen to author G. Neri pronounce his name.
• Sample an e-book of My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More on Overdrive.
• Explore TeachingBooks’ collection of activities and resources for My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More.

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Invitation to Imagine

Imagination Activity with G. Neri

Pretend you are from Antarctica and have never been anywhere else. Describe the strange, unexpected world you encounter when you look at your hometown through the eyes of a stranger. Make lists and observations of the world around you.

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Finish This Sentence . . . with G. Neri

“I hope my book may encourage readers to think about…”

I hope that my book may encourage readers to think about the world they live in as unique, strange, and compelling as Antarctica. Look with fresh eyes!

“Where I work is…”

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More Connections to G. Neri and My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More

• Discover books like My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More on TeachingBooks.
• Candlewick’s page about My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More, written by G. Neri and illustrated by Corban Wilkin.
• Buy My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More, written by G. Neri and illustrated by Corban Wilkin.

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All text and images are courtesy of G. Neri, Corban Wilkin, and Candlewick press and may not be used without expressed written consent.