Nature’s Books

This a is a non-fiction account of a conservation success story in the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Connecting children to nature is a vital element of the conservation mission. The story of Hope was immortalized in the book “Hope is Here” written by well-known children’s author Cristina Kessler of St. John. The book tells a conservation story to children and has been used as a teaching tool on the U.S. Virgin Islands where Hope spent the winter months and in schools on the Delmarva Peninsula where Hope stopped during spring migration. Through the book, Hope became a tangible symbol of conservation for the many species that migrate thousands of miles between breeding and winter grounds.

Ikut Swami is a publication and production company established in honor of our beloved late Cristina Kessler, celebrating the legacy of her vision through her books, photography, humanitarianism and the education she gave to children and young adults around the world.