A Is for Agates is a heartfelt lyrical tribute to Lake Superior. Loving rhymes and stunning illustrations will walk you through the Lake Superior alphabet and help you to explore its flora, fauna, landmarks, and cultural heritage; a glossary helps to further inform readers about the wonders of the lake. Whether you are exploring Lake Superior for the first time or have always been captivated by its rugged beauty, this book will keep you enchanted with the greatest of the Great Lakes.

Patti Baraks is an early childhood education teacher with a passion for poetry and children's literature. She grew up near the shores of Lake Superior and has long been inspired by the majesty and beauty of the Great Lake. She currently resides in Texas with her husband, Chris, and their three children. Her internal compass points north, and she enjoys spending summers with her family at their cabin near Lake Superior's South Shore. When she's not writing, you'll often find her hunting for agates, bird-watching, or exploring the many hidden gems Lake Superior offers. As a children's book author, Patti hopes to inspire children and their caregivers to connect with nature through reading.

"A lyrical rhyming journey all around the big lake. We see birds and animals, unique ancient rocks, lighthouses, weather, and ships . . . something to catch anyone's eye." — Betsy Bowen, North Shore resident and author-illustrator