Wild in Seattle | David B. Williams in conversation with Laurie Frankel

Join local author David B. Williams to celebrate the release of his much-anticipated book, Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature. Williams will be joined in conversation by Laurie Frankel, author of Family Family.  This event is free and open to the public. 

Wild in Seattle features more than 40 essays diving into the geology, animals, plants, and architecture that shape Seattle, fully illustrated by celebrated local artist Elizabeth Person, and includes fun and fascinating sidebars that explore regional vocabulary, scientific terms, and Indigenous language phrases. Williams’ lively essays woven with Elizabeth Person’s engaging illustrations will fire up the curiosity of both residents and visitors alike, inspiring all to take a fresh look at the Emerald City.

This event is co-sponsored by the North Cascades Institute, a nonprofit conservation organization working to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature, as a part of the Nature of Writing speaker series. Learn more at ncascades.org.

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DAVID B. WILLIAMS is an award-winning author, historian, naturalist, and tour guide whose books include Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound, Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography, and Cairns: Messengers in Stone. He publishes a free weekly Substack newsletter, “Street Smart Naturalist.” Learn more at geologywriter.com. 

ELIZABETH PERSON is known for her unique map illustrations, informational art and Northwest themes. She works primarily in ink and watercolor from her studio in Everett, WA where she also manages an online store,  illustrates for special projects, and participates in art festivals around the Pacific Northwest. Visit her online at elizabethperson.com or Instagram @elizabethpersonart. 

Laurie Frankel is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of five novels, including her new one, Family Family, as well as One Two Three and This Is How It Always Is. Her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Poets & Writers, Publisher’s Weekly, and other publications. She is the recipient of the Washington State Book Award and the Endeavor Award. Her novels have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and been optioned for film and TV. A former college professor, she now writes full-time in Seattle, Washington where she lives with her family and makes good soup.