Tucson Festival of Books | Alison Pearce Stevens

Alison Pearce Stevens (she/her)

Award-winning author Alison Pearce Stevens writes fun nonfiction for curious young readers. All of her work is inspired by a love of science and nature. "Rhinos in Nebraska: The Amazing Discovery of the Ashfall Fossil Beds" and "Animal Climate Heroes!" were both named Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selections. Rhinos also won the Nebraska Book Award in three categories.

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Awards: Nebraska Book Award (in three categories), Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection (three titles)

Scheduled events:

Courage in the Wild: Animals in Action

Animals live in a world made dangerous by humans and must take action to survive. Three authors tell powerful animal tales that range from leadership in a wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park to animals climate heroes and animals who need crossings built for them to have hope for survival.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Teddi Lynn Chichester, Rosanne Parry, Alison Pearce Stevens
Moderator: Janine Schall

Connecting Youth to Nature with Literature

Memorable stories are powerful tools for inspiring young readers and the young-at-heart to care more about nature and protecting the environment. Join three children’s authors as they discuss their books, the values that drive their work, and the seeds they are planting for the next generation.

WNPA Stage (Seats 146)

Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)

Panelists: Teddi Lynn Chichester, Alison Pearce Stevens, Jessica Stremer
Moderator: Julie Thompson

Books:

Animal Climate Heroes

Children
Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
March 2024
ISBN 9781250847348
104 pages

Rhinos in Nebraska

The Amazing Discovery of the Ashfall Fossil Beds
Children
Godwin Books
July 2021
ISBN 9781250266576
144 pages