KINGSTON, Jamaica — Zola Hinds, a Jamaican PhD student in nuclear engineering residing in the United Kingdom, has written a captivating children’s book called Island Energy.

The 26-page story is presented through the imaginative lens of a superhero team and combines education with entertainment, simplifying the complex subject of renewable energy to make it relatable and understandable to readers of all ages.

The story is set in the picturesque Caribbean, where a unique team of superheroes, each representing a different form of energy, comes together to protect their homeland and educate the inhabitants about sustainable energy sources.

Copies of the book, Island Energy can be accessed via Amazon and in book stores in Jamaica.

Hinds says her inspiration for the book was fueled by curiosity and the scarcity of information on nuclear energy in the Caribbean as an additional source of clean energy for the local power grid.

She decided to bridge the gap by creating a children’s book that simplifies the complexities of nuclear energy and other regional energy sources while weaving in elements of Caribbean culture and inclusivity.

As a climate advocate, Hinds participates in the Girls Climate Action for Resilience and Empowerment (GirlsCARE) program and has served as Director of Project Planning for the Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council, coordinating the Albion Heights project, an initiative funded by the UNDP to mitigate the impact of climate change and create a “Green Community.” The project included the installation of renewable energy solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and community recycling systems in 10 households.

Island Energy can be accessed online via Amazon, Barnes & Noble websites, or in-store at Kozy Korner Books in Kingston.