Ashley Watt (PhD student) authored a children's book regarding endangered Redside Dace after realizing that there was difficulty in disseminating knowledge about less charismatic species. As the Redside Dace is imperilled in Ontario, Ashley wanted to create a story to bring awareness to this species and start a conversation. She chose to create a children's book because it allowed her to create a character that people could fall in love with. With the support and encouragement of her colleagues in the Lab, Ashley made this book a reality.
The book is available for purchase on Amazon (link) and soon to be available at the Toronto Zoo and other select locations.
