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ArLA 2026 Annual Conference
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What a Wonderful World! The Varied Forms of Nature Writing
Friday October 16, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
TBA
Nature writing takes many forms and explores many settings:  memoirs and novels can be equally effective in promoting an interest in the natural world, and one can appreciate its wonders in a suburban backyard as well as on the slope of a mountain.  This session will highlight just a few nature writers and their works, emphasizing the variety found within the genre by drawing attention to Sue Hubbell's casual, down-to-earth recollections; to Amy Tan's inexpert joy in birds; to Gene Stratton Porter's fictional love letter to a fading wetland; to the humor and melancholy in Douglas Adams' quest to see nearly extinct species before it was too late; and to other authors and books that can inspire love of the world outside in readers of diverse tastes.
 
After this session, participants will know more about the different classes of nature writing that are out there.  They will be able to distinguish between the discussed authors in readers' advisory interviews, and they will have a better idea of which works will suit particular reading preferences.
Speakers
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Amanda Hayes

System Holds Manager, Central Arkansas Library System
Amanda has worked for the Central Arkansas Library System since 2016, starting as a book-sale volunteer and then taking a path that led from page to Audiovisual Specialist to System Holds Manager. Along with various library topics (especially displays and reader's advisory), her interests... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
TBA
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