Ready to Run

In the cool, clear streams of the Pacific Northwest, a tiny salmon stirs-an egg about to hatch, a life about to begin.

From shimmering alevin to darting fry, from river to sea, Ready to Run follows the breathtaking journey of one of nature's most determined travelers. Told in seventeen lyrical stanzas, this poetic tale captures the wonder, courage, and resilience of the salmon's life cycle as it faces hungry birds, racing currents, and the mysteries of the deep.

Through vivid language and gen...