Robin Wall Kimmerer
14 books
About the Author
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a distinguished botanist, enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. With a PhD in plant ecology, she bridges the worlds of Western science and indigenous knowledge, exploring the profound relationships between humans and the natural world. Her acclaimed work, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, weaves together essays that celebrate reciprocity with the earth, drawing on traditional stories and scientific inquiry to inspire a renewed sense of stewardship. As a writer and educator, Kimmerer advocates for environmental ethics rooted in gratitude and mutual respect, influencing readers to rethink their place in the web of life.
Common genres
Botany
Children's Literature
ecology
Environment
Environmental Education
environmental essays
environmental philosophy
Environmental Science
Environmentalism
Indigenous Perspectives
Indigenous Studies
Indigenous Wisdom
Nature
Nature Collection
nature stories
nature writing
Nonfiction
Philosophy
Science
young adult nonfiction
Writing style
lyrical
reflective
interdisciplinary
Books by Robin Wall Kimmerer
