Diane Ackerman

Cornell University has put up this page about Ackerman, which includes a photo and information about her life and work, including her numerous publications and awards.

Here's another biography of Ackerman, courtesy of Old Dominion University, where she appeared at a literary arts festival. How does it differ from the one above? Which style do you prefer? Explain your answer.

How about some quotations by Ackerman.

Here's a "Guide to the Diane Ackerman Papers, 1971-1997" at Cornell University, offering a descriptive summary, a biographical note, information for users, and contact information.

This author conducted this interview in 1999 with Linda Richards of January Magazine after the publication of Ackerman's book Deep Play, which examines psychological aspects of play.

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Ackerman's prose is brilliantly descriptive – that is, it appeals strongly to the senses. These links offer some good starting points for research on the senses.

Has reading about Ackerman's life and work interested you in doing some nature writing of your own? This page of nature writing links will help you on your way.

Not many people could have written about leaves, right? Do a subject search at the Library of Congress, by typing in the word "leaves." How many books do you come up with?