Saving American Beach

Saving American Beach is a children's book by Heidi Tyline King that tells the story of MaVynee Betsch, an African American opera singer who dedicates her life to preserving American Beach, a historic beach in Florida. The beach was founded in 1935 by MaVynee's grandfather, Abraham Lincoln Lewis, as a vacation spot for African Americans during the era of segregation. After a successful career in Europe, MaVynee returns to her family's beach and becomes an environmental activist, fighting against development and for the conservation of the beach's natural beauty and historical significance. The book highlights themes of environmentalism, heritage, and the power of individual activism, inspiring young readers to appreciate and protect important cultural and natural landmarks.