Uplift

2025 National Indie Excellence Award Winner 2025 Independent Book Publishers Association Award Winner 2025 Indies Today Award Winner 2024 Readers' Favorite 5-stars

"Enchanting and enlightening" -Readers' Favorite "Deeply imaginative and thought-provoking" -IBPA Book Awards "A riveting must-read" -Psychology Today "A great read, transporting you deep into the Rocky Mountains" -The Nature Conservancy

When her high mountain wilderness is threatened by humans, a rebellious young bird must teach others how to work together to save their common home.

Born high in a spruce tree, Columbina and her brothers grow up listening to ancestral tales through long winters and harvesting pine seeds in summer. But Columbina begins to question her clan's traditions and forms bonds with creatures beyond her species. When she uncovers a looming threat from the mysterious Tall Ones, she must decide how far she'll go to protect her world.

A richly imaginative novel told through avian eyes about the bonds of family and joys of friendship. Uplift explores the strength of community, the power of interconnection, and the impact of environmental change. It may just change the way you see birds forever.