Annalise's Cough is the tale of two young sisters from the inner city that do everything together. One day, the sisters discover a waste-to-energy plant behind the trees in their neighborhood park. The waste plant causes toxic fumes that fill the air of the neighborhood. When the younger sister becomes sick as a result of the toxic fumes, the oldest sister utilizes magic and community organizing to embark on a journey in hopes of stopping the fumes and improving her sister's health. This book gives children a detailed look at environmental justice.