Author Erica Cirino on Thicker Than Water
Author Erica Cirino previews her book Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis.
In-the-Field
Nature Camp 2019
For our 2019 sweepstakes, Island Press partnered with Nature Camp, a private, coeducational summer camp specializing in outdoor education in natural history and environmental studies. We had the opportunity to visit Nature Camp during one of their summer youth sessions. Check it out in this video.
To learn more about Nature Camp, visit naturecamp.net
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Book Trailer: Nourished Planet
Dan Barber, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Blue Hill, discusses the importance of Nourished Planet in this one minute book trailer.
June 2018 Sector Speaker Series with CalGreen
Heather Boyer, Vice-President and Executive Editor of Island Press, discusses nonprofit publishing, major Island Press prints and future works, as well as, how Island Press has remained a sustainability leader for 34 years. Ms. Boyer is introduced by Jen Hawse, Partnerships Manager for Island Press.
Brian Richter's Hill Talk on Water Scarcity and Sustainable Infrastructure
Brian Richter, author of Chasing Water, talks to congressional staffers about water scarcity and sustainable infrastructure.
Keep It Wild with Jason Mark & Island Press
In May 2016, Island Press sent four winners on a hike along the Arizona Trail with author Jason Mark in our Keep It Wild sweepstakes. Here's a bit from Jason about that fantastic trip!
Gabe Klein & the Start-Up City Players Music Video
Gabe Klein shares some thoughts on his new book, Start-Up City, along with some great music and appearance by the Start-Up City Players. Thanks to Clarence Eckerson for this exclusive music video.
Island Press Brings Science to the Hill
On the 30th of January 2017, some Island Press employees and interns delivered copies of The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change by Grady Klein & Yoram Bauman to all freshmen members of the Senate and House of Representatives.