Nevada Humanities and its Nevada Center for the Book have selected two books by Nevada authors to represent Nevada at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival as a part of the Great Reads from Great Places program. This year's Great Reads from Nevada celebrate the smallest creatures of the sea to the grandest fish of our lakes and rivers: Nudi Gill: Poison Powerhouse of the Sea by author and illustrator Bonnie Kelso and Chasing Giants: In Search of the World's Largest Freshwater Fish by Zeb Hogan and Stefan Lovgren. During this online conversation and Q&A, come ready to meet and learn more about our featured authors!
This event will be held on Zoom. Registration is required.
Every year, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands is distributed by the Library of Congress's Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. Each book is selected by a local Center for the Book or state library. Books may be written by authors from the state, take place in the state, or celebrate the state's culture and heritage. Learn more about the Nevada Center for the Book and our 2023 selections here: https://www.nevadahumanities.org/nevada-center-for-the-book
About the Authors
Bonnie Kelso was born near the beach and has always been a fan of the ocean and everything in it, except the pollution. Bonnie has snorkeled all over the world and has met many nudibranchs face to face. She’s never met one she didn’t like. Bonnie believes that education, respect, and speaking up are the keys to conserving and protecting Earth’s natural resources. Visit her at bonniekelso.com.
Zeb Hogan, PhD, is a research biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor for Fish. Hogan hosts National Geographic’s television series Monster Fish and his research focuses on migratory fish ecology, fisheries management, and endangered species issues.
Stefan Lovgren is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker with more than 25 years of worldwide reporting experience. He has been a regular contributor to National Geographic’s numerous media platforms since 2003 and writes about a wide variety of environmental issues with a focus on fish and freshwater subjects.