Posts by Laurel Neme
Bear Pond Books: Students Take On International Wildlife Issues
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Students Take On International Wildlife Issues As part of our author-educator event series, we’re excited to have author Laurel Neme coming to the store on Saturday, January 24th at 11:00 am to talk about creating global connections from the classroom. As with all events in this series, this workshop is…
Read MoreBear Pond Books – Orangutan Houdini & Creating Global Connections
Thursday, January 8, 2015 Laurel Neme – Orangutan Houdini & Creating Global Connections Laurel Neme travels around the world to learn about, and write about, animals. She is a contributor to National Geographic, host of “The WildLife” podcast, and author of the book Animal Investigators about the world’s first wildlife forensics lab to investigate poaching, smuggling and other…
Read MoreMongabay — One clever ape: new book celebrates real-life Orangutan Houdini
One clever ape: new book celebrates real-life Orangutan Houdini By: Jordanna Dulaney January 07, 2015 An interview with Laurel Neme about her new children’s book, Orangutan Houdini When no one is looking, a gangly orangutan named Fu Manchu reaches into his mouth and pulls out a wire. Carefully, Fu, housed at the Henry Doorly Zoo in…
Read MoreMongabay.com features Orangutan Houdini
Published: Wednesday, 07 January 2015 17:45 Written by Laurel Neme I’m thrilled to have had my book, Orangutan Houdini, featured by Mongabay.com, which calls it “full of charm” and “sure to capture the hearts of readers, no matter the age.” You can read the full review and interview with me here. Orangutan Houdini is the true…
Read MoreGreen Mountain Global Forum event on December 4, 2014
4 Dec 2014 Battle for the Elephants, Poaching for Profit The world’s surging appetite for ornamental ivory is driving the African elephant to the brink of extinction. On Thursday, December 4 at 7PM at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield, Green Mountain Global Forum (GMGF) is screening the film Battle for the Elephants and hosting a…
Read MoreWCAX: Everything Animals
WCAX: Everything animals: orangutans Posted: Dec 01, 2014 8:38 AM EST Updated: Dec 01, 2014 8:38 AM EST By WCAX News Connect SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Dr. Laurel Neme joins us this morning to talk about orangutans. http://www.wcax.com/story/27514394/everything-animals-orangutans
Read MoreBCTV: Brattleboro Community Television
2014-12-01 Community TV by and for Brattleboro, Guilford, Dummerston, Jamaica, Newfane, Putney, Townshend and Vernon, VT. 2014 Brattleboro Literary Festival: Laurel Neme Video of 2014 Brattleboro Literary Festival: Laurel Neme Brattleboro Literary Festival: Lit Fest 2014: Laurel Neme TAGS: Lectures and Readings, Nature Lit Fest 2014: Laurel Neme Join Laurel Neme at the Brattleboro Museum and…
Read MoreWisconsin Public Radio: Kathleen Dunn Show
Laurel Neme on Wisconsin Public Radio’s The Kathleen Dunn Show Along-tailed macaque kept in a small cage while on sale at a local market in Medan. Northern Sumatra, 2003. Trading To Extinction February 13, 2014 – 1:00pm Share: ListenDownload Average: 4.5 (2 votes) Tomorrow the UK government hosts the London Conference on the…
Read MoreIndie bookstore Bear Pond Books includes ORANGUTAN HOUDINI in list of Best Nonfiction Children’s Books for 2014
Bear Pond Books: Best of Nonfiction Books in 2014 (preK-9th grade) We’re happily reading dozens and dozens (100 actually) books to prepare for our in-store Materials Review for educators that’s happening October 3rd from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Turns out, there are all sorts of fascinating true stories to read about – was learning…
Read MoreKids’ Home Library review calls ORANGUTAN HOUDINI a book that “wows”
Kids’ Home Library: Books About Intelligent Animals Emphasize Creatures’ Importance Nov 7, 2014 Lee Littlewood Fu Manchu the orangutan is so smart, he outwits zookeepers time and time again. Tsaki the donkey turns his working-animal status into beloved family member, while GQ the quail is curious and venturing. Kids love reading about intriguing animals; the ones…
Read MoreBlog calls ORANGUTAN HOUDINI delightful and perfect for learning about primates
First posted on 2014-11-30 Thrilled by latest review of my book ORANGUTAN HOUDINI which calls it a “delight” and “perfect as a jumping off point for learning about primates and endangered animals.” Joy Makin’ Mamas blog says: “As a story book, this is delightful all by itself. As a jumping off point for learning about primates,…
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