October 8, 2026, Toronto, Ontario: Geodiversity Education Foundation (GEF) and the Canadian Geological Foundation are pleased to announce the release of the Foundation’s second children’s book. This book follows Rocky the Raccoon as he explores the City of Toronto with his fossil friend Lily.
Published by the Geodiversity Education Foundation, Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto is an engaging educational children’s book written by geoscientists Dr. Katie Maloney, P.Geo. and Dr. Carolyn Eyles, P.Geo. with illustrations by Mei Ting Tang and Alexander Young. The story follows Rocky, a curious raccoon from the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton, who visits his cousins in Toronto.




