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A FAMILY FOR ZOYA tells the true story of a tiger cub born at the Philadelphia Zoo. When Zoya's mother rejects the newborn, the zoo responds with a bold plan to give the cub a second chance at family. This beautifully illustrated story introduces young readers to courage, connection, and the importance of conservation.
Featured on KidLit TV and local Philadelphia TV stations!
Selected by the Children's Book Council
About Debra
I write books for kids that inspire a sense of wonder about nature
Debra Wolf is an author, land conservation attorney, award-winning songwriter, and tree hugger. She started the Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival and was vice president of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park Commission for over a decade. She recently founded One Little Earth, a nonprofit that supports programs and books to inspire young nature lovers. Debra also is an editor for The Little Press and serves as a judge for the Green Earth book awards. The mother of two grown children, she lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and feisty cockapoo. Debra is donating 100% of her proceeds from A Family for Zoya to the AZA's Tiger Conservation Campaign.
Praise for Debra's Books
"Zoya’s story...shows how humans can work together to save wildlife. I believe sharing this story will inspire the next generation of conservationists to do their part to protect the natural world."
-Philadelphia Zoo President & CEO, Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman
Read Debra's interviews on top Kidlit blogs!
Writer's Rumpus
Picture Book Builders
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Philadelphia Zoo Hosts Book Launch Party for A Family for Zoya!
Local Bookstores Host "A Family for Zoya" Events:
BOOKED in Chestnut Hill (October 4) and CHILDREN'S BOOK WORLD in Haverford (Nov. 22)
Coming soon!
I'm thrilled to have another book coming out in Fall 2026, published by:
