"Instead of focusing on...this hatred and fear of things that were unknown, I wanted to celebrate what I loved and to celebrate being curious in the world, having a sense of wonder."

The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to present author Aimee Nezhukumatathil for an exciting series of events! Click below to check out this inspiring video of Aimee talking about her book World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments, as a preview of what is to come at her upcoming book reading. Be sure to mark your calendars with the details of Aimee's visit right underneath!

ON HAVING A "SENSE OF WONDER"

Following the release of World of Wonders, Aimee Nezhukumatathil sat down with J.T. Ellison for the PBS segment "A Word on Words". She deftly discussed where her desire to write her first book of nature essays came from, the experiences that influenced it and what she hopes it will inspire.

Want to know the story behind the stories? Click the link below to take a deep dive with Aimee into the backstory and nuances of World of Wonders!

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THE UMBRELLA PRESENTS AIMEE NEZHUKUMATATHIL!

WORLD OF WONDERS

In anticipation of the October 18 & 19 visit by author and poet, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, The Umbrella Arts & Environment Program is pleased to offer the second of its free, virtual book club discussion of her best-selling book, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments, tomorrow, Tuesday October 12.

October 18  Aimee reads from and reflects on World of Wonders followed by a book signing in our gallery. RSVP here and find out where to purchase an advance signing copy of the book.

October 19 Aimee will lead a one-day-only, creative food writing workshop on the evocative theme, "That Which Rips Your Heart with Joy: Food Writing as Provocation & Exclamation"! This hands-on workshop begins with writing prompts and exercises to generate original writing that explores "the contagious exuberance that can happen when one takes a bite of food and wants to be a student of that dish, even of a singular ingredient—to be curious about where it came from." Capacity is limited so book now!

"Within two pages, nature writing feels different and fresh and new. Nezhukumatathil has written a timely story about love, identity and belonging" - New York Times

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