It’s about time to visit Volcano Island! The newest Field Trip book comes out on February 8.

You know, I keep wanting to mention that huge underwater volcano that recently erupted off the coast of Tonga, but it feels a bit weird since I’m promoting a book and I don’t want to make a novelty of something where real lives were affected. I will say that here in the middle of the US its easy to safely admire the power of volcanoes from afar. But for those who live in the shadow of certain types of volcanoes, such as the one that erupted near Tonga - utter devastation can come in an instant. My heart goes out to those affected and I hope the recovery efforts are progressing.