Tucson Festival of Books

Dudley Edmondson


Over the past 32 years, Dudley Edmondson has become an established photographer, author, filmmaker and presenter. In 2006, Dudley set out to create a group of outdoor role models for the nation’s African American community by writing "Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places." His current book is "People the Planet Needs Now." His photography has been featured in galleries and publications around the world, most recently in Australia and Italy.

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Communities: African American


Scheduled events:
People the Planet Needs Now
Join Dudley Edmondson and Rue Mapp for a compelling series of stories highlighting Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC) who are addressing social and environmental issues in innovative ways and, as a result, inspiring global change.

WNPA Stage (Seats 146)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Dudley Edmondson, Rue Mapp
Moderator: Jason Coochwytewa
WNPA’s Youth Essay Contest Winners
Inspired by Dudley Edmondson’s new book, People the Planet Needs Now, local youth authored inspiring essays for WNPA’s annual essay contest highlighting who they think the planet, and our national parks, need now. Join Dudley and WNPA as we celebrate these talented students and hear their inspiring essays.

WNPA Stage (Seats 146)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Dudley Edmondson
Moderator: Bret Muter

Books:
People the Planet Needs Now
Voices for Justice, Science, and a Future of Promise
Nature / Environment
Adventure Publications
January 2025
ISBN 9781647552770
288 pages

People the Planet Needs Now is a compilation of personal stories and perspectives from across the United States (and one from the Philippines), as scientists and activists talk about the work they do and their life experiences. More/less

Black & Brown Faces in America's Wild Places
Nature / Environment
Adventure Publications
August 2025
ISBN 9781647555863