Book Signings
Bookstore events and signings tied to Weird, Wild, and Rare and future titles.
Maryland · Writer · Naturalist
Writing
at the edge
of the watershed.
Elizabeth Eakes is a writer and children's nonfiction author working at the overlap of science, conservation, and curiosity — translating the natural world into stories for young readers and public audiences.
Author of Weird, Wild, and Rare (duopress / Sourcebooks, May 2026). Outreach & Digital Communications, Gunpowder Valley Conservancy. M.S. Professional Writing, Towson University.
IEEE ProComm Kirkus Reviews Shelf Awareness Towson University duopress / Sourcebooks
Now Out · Children's Nonfiction
Weird, Wild, and Rare
Extraordinary Animals of the United States
A fully illustrated children's nonfiction book introducing young readers to surprising animals, conservation status, and habitats across the United States — built for ages six to eight, browsable for everyone.
Bookings · 2026 / 2027 Season
Book signings, library visits, school programs, and speaking.
Elizabeth visits classrooms, libraries, bookstores, and conferences to talk about nonfiction craft, the natural world, conservation communication, and the making of Weird, Wild, and Rare.
Library Visits
Public and school libraries — story times, reader programs, and Q&A with kids.
School Programs
K–5 visits combining nonfiction craft with hands-on natural-history activities.
Speaking & Panels
Conferences and panels on science writing, conservation comms, and editorial craft.
Send your venue or event details, dates you're considering, and any preferred topics — Elizabeth will reply with availability and fit.
Inquire about a booking →Writing
Recent and selected work.
2026 Weird, Wild, and Rare: Extraordinary Animals of the United States duopress / Sourcebooks Book View project 2025 Making Meaning Through Oral Portfolio Defenses: A Pilot Project IEEE ProComm Research Read publication 2024 Words: Professional Writing Program Newsletter Towson University Editorial View source
Inquiries
For nonfiction, science writing, school visits, and editorial collaborations.
Reach Elizabeth directly. She replies to substantive queries within a few business days and is happy to discuss fit before committing.
hi@elizabetheakes.com →