Read for Adventure’s new book, Juniper’s Butterfly Garden, was written by Oklahoma City resident and OKC Zoo’s marketing coordinator, Autumn Heigle, and illustrated by Nadia Ronquillo. The story follows a child’s journey as she learns about monarch butterflies and how she can help conserve this important pollinator in her own backyard. Additionally, readers will find information about planting a garden for monarchs and other pollinators and their migratory path through Oklahoma.

Read for Adventure, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s statewide literacy program continues for its fourth year with an exciting change that will have participants all a flutter! Sponsored by OG&E, this year’s program features a new, original children’s book, “Juniper’s Butterfly Garden – A Small Start for a Better World.” Oklahoma library card holders are invited to check out “Juniper’s Butterfly Garden,” from any participating public and tribal library location within the state, to receive a voucher redeemable for free general admission to the OKC Zoo for up to four people.