Jenkintown Elementary School Library
AUTHOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER
MICHAEL PATRICK O'NEILL
IS COMING TO JES! • MARCH 15, 2023
On March 15, Michael Patrick O'Neill will visit JES to share his love of photography and writing. His assembly will have something for everyone from the budding marine biologist, to developing developing author to artists and photographers!
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Michael Patrick O'Neill is an award-winning photographer and author specializing in marine wildlife and environmental issues. He lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and for the last 24 years has traveled extensively worldwide photographing diverse aquatic animals, habitats and man’s impact on them.
He has written and photographed seven non-fiction marine life books designed to encourage school children to read, write and become involved in science and conservation. They have received outstanding reviews from School Library Journal and are distributed nationally in the educational system. (author biography, book images and descriptions from Batfish books).
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Check out some of Mr. O'Neil's beautiful photograph here.
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CHECK OUT HIS AWESOME BOOKS!
Want to order a book? Download a book order form HERE and return it to Mrs. Mack by 2/17/23.
Our Clients
 Dive – if you dare – into the wonderful world of sharks! Let’s Explore Sharks introduces children to these mysterious and often misunderstood ocean hunters. The most feared and favorite sharks – the great white, tiger and hammerhead, among others – come to life in spectacular photographs, and fun, informative text that explain in a basic level shark biology, behavior and conservation. Let’s Explore Sharks encourages elementary school children to read, become involved in conservation and science. |  The oceans’ ultimate survivors, sea turtles have changed little since the time of dinosaurs. From the pelagic leatherback to the reef-dwelling hawksbill, these ancient mariners are perfectly designed to survive in the high seas. Let’s Explore Sea Turtles shows young explorers how remarkable these clever creatures are and highlights the most popular species. Children learn about conservation efforts in place, and how they can make a difference protecting these adorable reptiles. |  Home to a staggering variety of marine life, from the charismatic clownfish to the terrifying tiger shark, coral reefs are the largest living structures on Earth. Visible even from space, these rich and diverse ecosystems possess unparalleled beauty and secrets we are just starting to unravel. Back in action in Let’s Explore Coral Reefs, Charlie visits these cities under the sea and explains their importance to us. |
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 Endorsed by editors at Ranger Rick, Smithsonian and BBC Wildlife Magazine for its breathtaking photographs, charming story and inspiring message, Fishy Friends is sure to engage young readers. It’s an intriguing and humorous account of life in the sea, as told by Charlie the Crab, the endearing narrator, and his group of wonderfully wacky and weird pals. |  Meet Me Underwater, A Photographic Celebration of Florida’s Aquatic Wonders, is a retrospective of widely published and award-winning photographer Michael Patrick O’Neill’s work over the last 30 years covering the Sunshine state’s spectacular coral reefs, wetlands, estuaries and deep ocean. |  Absolute enchantment, Ocean Magic illustrates the diversity and complexity of the underwater world and gives its residents a voice. Photographs speak volumes, and Michael’s capture the spirit of the subjects he is so passionate about – marine animals of all shapes, sizes and colors. His writing style, casual yet instructive, awakens the naturalist and explorer in each of us and promotes a lifetime of learning and conservation. |
 Wild Waters is a pictorial and written journal illustrating a handful of vibrant and diverse aquatic ecosystems—Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, Lembeh Strait and Bali; Brazil’s Bonito region; Mexico’s Guadalupe Island; and my home for the last twenty years, South Florida. On a global scale, these locations cover insignificant, minute territory, but they are unique and contribute exponentially to our planet’s richness. |