Shamim Sasanpour and S. Raise craft heartfelt stories where empathy and nature lead the way. In Nancy and the Raccoon, they blend realistic family life with a shimmer of the fantastical to show how small acts—rescuing a wild animal, listening to the land, speaking up at school—can spark big change. Their work invites young readers to notice the living world, care for one another, and believe that courage grows when we act with love.
