Curious Critters with David FitzSimmons and the Ohio Wildlife Center In-Person
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 both 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, including Ohio. He 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. 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 Ph.D. in English from Ohio State. Regularly visiting schools, David helps connect children with nature through writing and photography. He is an active leader in the Children & Nature movement. To learn more about David and his award-winning picture books, visit www.curious-critters.com.
Then, at 3 p.m., the ambassadors from the Ohio Wildlife Center will visit with some critters of their own!
Registration is required as seating is limited.
- Date:
- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Time:
- 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Building:
- Woodbourne Library
- Audience:
- Adults Family Kids Teens Tweens
- Categories:
- Stats: Ages (0-5) Stats: Ages (12-18) Stats: Ages (6-11) Family Kids Tweens
