Here Comes the Garbage Barge

Critically acclaimed children’s author Jonah Winter recounts a true story from 1987 about the challenges faced by the small Long Island town of Islip as it deals with a massive amount of garbage. The story follows the journey of a barge loaded with waste as it travels along the coast in search of a place willing to accept the town’s refuse. Through this narrative, Winter explores themes of environmental responsibility and the complexities of waste management in an engaging manner.