Now booking in-person visits locally and virtual school and library visits nationwide. All visits are free through December 2026.
“Ellen’s presentation is engaging and interactive. She shares visuals, reads book excerpts, and involves students in discussions about the writing process and the science behind the book.”
—Audrey Conway, Middle School Librarian, Sacramento, California
“Our students enjoyed Ellen’s visit so much that we would love to have her back. They were engaged throughout and wanted more time with her.”
—Jessica Gover, Fifth Grade Reading Teacher, Kentucky
“Our students loved Ellen’s virtual visit and weren’t ready for it to end. Many still talk about what a wonderful experience it was.”
—Maria Cervantes, Eighth Grade Science Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
New Release
Follow
the
Water
Perfect for classrooms and families, Follow the Water is both a page-turning adventure and an inspiring call to see the natural world with new eyes.
Books by Ellen
About the Author
Ellen Cochrane is a teacher, writer, and neighborhood volunteer. A love of languages and cultures led her to become a public school teacher specializing in English language learners, Russian, and Spanish.
Ellen Cochrane
News & Events
Now Booking:
In-person and online library, school, and book club visits.
All visits are free through December 2026.
Please email for more information.
“Journalistically direct, occasionally graphically grisly, always compelling, this tale is more riveting than any work of fiction…. Gripping and unforgettable.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A riveting memoir and survival story of a remarkable teenager.”
—Booklist
“Skillfully balanced… Readers will be inspired not only by Juliane’s survival but by her later dedication to scientific research and conservation efforts in the Amazon.”
