Award-winning author Kimberly Ridley
Writes children’s books, essays, and articles that celebrate nature’s hidden wonders.
Teaches nature writing and journaling in schools and community settings.
Believes connecting with nature kindles wonder—a human birthright and survival skill.
Books
My nature books for kids and adults reveal wild wonders all around us.
Discover vernal pools, “puddles in the woods” that feed the forest. Explore the seashore through the secret lives of oystercatchers and other animals who call it home. Meet tardigrades, horseshoe crabs, and other “extreme survivors” who are more ancient than dinosaurs. Immerse yourself in nature’s Wild Designs.
Articles & Essays
Join me on a remote Maine island to meet (and smell) one of the world’s most mysterious seabirds. Witness the mystery of nocturnal songbird migration. Meet brilliant sparrows who’ve learned an amazing trick.
Teaching & Speaking
Do you want to slow down, connect with nature, and share its wonders with your students, kids, or grandkids? As a visiting author, I’ve taught nonfiction writing workshops in hundreds of classrooms and online for grades K-12.
My all-ages “K through Gray” nature journaling workshops invite you to discover the amazing wild lives around us and show you how to begin a fun writing practice that you can use in your own backyard and on your travels.
Looking for a speaker for your conference or event? I have spoken about the power of connecting with nature at museums, conferences, and other venues.
Coaching & Editorial Services
If you’ve dreamed of starting a writing project, particularly a nonfiction picture book, personal essays, or memoir, or just want to begin a writing practice, I’m here to help. As a former magazine editor, I’ve worked with emerging and seasoned writers to bring their words to life on the page.
With an MS in Science Journalism, I’ve provided communications consulting to environmental nonprofits and multidisciplinary research teams working on key issues in sustainability. I love helping scientists and organizations tell the story of their work to a wider audience. There’s no need to dumb down your research. It’s simply a matter of learning how to tell a great and compelling story.