When War Came to the Zoo

Sabbithry Persad is a writer who tackles issues we face in the global community. Persad’s latest book What Is Coronavirus? How It Infects, How It Spreads, and How to Stay Safe (ages 12 and up) answers questions and concerns about the coronavirus and offers public health support by explaining SARS-CoV-2, the diseases it causes, and the steps to keep people safe and curb the spread. Readers also learn about past pandemics and how they ended, offering an optimistic outlook for the future. Persad acted—personally—as the project manager for the development of What Is Coronavirus? with passion and unique energy, a tour-de-force of leadership.