A picture book with an aquaponics farm, a mushroom farm, and no talking animals. Kari Ann Gonzalez on writing the farms she actually grew up with.

In his thrilling book series Sorgho Squad, author Nate Blum takes readers on an exciting globetrotting adventure focused on sustainable farming. But beyond the riveting plot, the three-book series provides an insightful journey which tackles some of the most pressing challenges of the times while also educating and entertaining.