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.
| Where: | National Parks Experience Stage (Seats 146, Wheelchair accessible)    |
| When: | Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Nature / Environment |
| Moderator: | Julie Thompson |
| Sponsor: | Session made possible courtesy of Western National Parks Association |
Teddi Lynn Chichester is the daughter of a botanist, UCLA faculty member, and a superfan on widlife corridors and crossings. Her new nonfiction book is "Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe....
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....
Jessica Stremer is an award-winning children’s author who combines her love of science and writing to create books that inspire kids to explore and think critically about the world. Her titles include "Great Carrier Reef" which was a Cook Prize Silver Medalist and NY Public Library Best Book of the Year, "Lights Out: A Movement to Help Migrating Birds," "Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires," a JLG Gold Standard selection....
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