"Salt of the Sea"

Next, Gene Nelson, director of the Provo, Utah Library reviews a book for teens called, “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys, a story of 3 young people during World War II whose paths cross en route to a ship, the Wilhelm Gustloff . Gene Nelson has participated on many local, regional, and national committees, including the Caldecott committee in 2000 and in 2010. He also teaches children’s literature classes at BYU.