David FitzSimmons
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David FitzSimmons

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Dr. David FitzSimmons is an award-winning photographer and writer. His more than two dozen children’s books have sold over 5 million copies and received numerous awards, including the IBPA’s best first picture book and best picture book. David’s books include Curious Critters, Curious Critters Backyard Animals, Curious Critters Marine, Curious Critters Birds, Curious Critters Raptors, Curious Critters Dogs, and numerous state-focused Curious Critters board books covering over one-third of the US (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia). David also authored Animals of Ohio’s Ponds and Vernal Pools, Salamander Dance, and Wakem the Rooster: Up All Night. Five Curious Critters books were featured in Chick-fil-A’s kid’s meals, and David has licensed his books to Scholastic and PBS. His TV appearances include ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and The Weather Channel. David’s magazine credits include Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, Professional Photographer, and Shutterbug, among others. An educator for twenty years, David worked first as high school English teacher and then as a university professor, having taught at Ashland University, Ohio State University, and Cornell University. He holds a doctoral degree in English from Ohio State, with a specialty in narrative theory—investigating the components of storytelling—something that influences his photography and writing. David presents seminars and workshops to a wide variety of audiences, from public school, college, and university classes to photography groups, nature clubs, and civic organizations. His works have been exhibited at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, the National Center for Nature Photography, the Palm Beach Photographic Centre, and the Telluride Photo Festival. David regularly visits schools for Author Visits, helping connect children with nature through writing and photography. He is an active leader in the Children & Nature movement.
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