New book by 10-year-old author Amaya will help Hunstanton RNLI save lives at sea
She might only be 10 years old, but young conservationist Amaya Edwards has already written three books about why we should protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them.
Amaya, who comes from Leicestershire, suffers from autism and sometimes struggles to communicate.
But she began writing with the help of her support dog Boo to highlight the plight of seals and jellyfish that live in The Wash, after spending holidays by the sea at Heacham in Norfolk with her parents Gavin and Colette.
While most children spend their summers paddling and building sandcastles, Amaya rescues jellyfish which have become stranded by the tide and picks up litter from the beach.
She has also attended Storm Force - the young people's club at run by Hunstanton RNLI over the summer holidays, which teaches vital water safety messages to young beach-goers.
Amaya's dad Gavin said: ‘Amaya felt inspired to donate a percentage of profits from her next book to the RNLI after attending the Storm Force sessions at Hunstanton Lifeboat Station.
'She understands the importance of not only looking after our oceans but also being safe when visiting the beach and recognises how important the RNLI is in achieving this for us all.'
Kate Craven, visits officer and water safety lead at Hunstanton RNLI, said: 'Amaya is 10 years old and is about to launch her fourth book.
'She is such an inspirational person, turning her passion into raising awareness for such a great charity.
'Without people like Amaya, the RNLI would not be able to continue saving lives at sea.'
Amaya's books, which are available on Amazon, have already raised hundreds of pounds for marine conservation.
Her new book, which will be about seals, is due out in October.
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