Cunningham Room Author Presentation - Doug Alderson
Doug Alderson prefers a kayak to a desk, hugs trees and friends, and loves
observing alligators, manatees and other wildlife in their natural
environment. Most of his 17 published books focus on the dynamic and
quirky nature of his home state of Florida. They include America's
Alligator, Wild Florida Waters, Waters Less Traveled, New Dawn for the
Kissimmee River, Encounters with Florida's Endangered Wildlife and A
New Guide to Old Florida Attractions. He has won six first place Royal
Palm Literary awards for nonfiction books, three gold medals from the
Florida Authors and Publishers Association, and several other state and
national writing and photography awards. His latest book, Discovering
Florida’s Coast, was the fourth runner up for 2023 book of the year by the
Florida Writers Association.
Doug is currently finishing up a book about the Apalachicola River and Bay,
to be published by the University Press of Florida. He recently retired from
DEP’s Office of Greenways and Trails where he coordinated the state’s
designated kayak and canoe trails, among other duties.
observing alligators, manatees and other wildlife in their natural
environment. Most of his 17 published books focus on the dynamic and
quirky nature of his home state of Florida. They include America's
Alligator, Wild Florida Waters, Waters Less Traveled, New Dawn for the
Kissimmee River, Encounters with Florida's Endangered Wildlife and A
New Guide to Old Florida Attractions. He has won six first place Royal
Palm Literary awards for nonfiction books, three gold medals from the
Florida Authors and Publishers Association, and several other state and
national writing and photography awards. His latest book, Discovering
Florida’s Coast, was the fourth runner up for 2023 book of the year by the
Florida Writers Association.
Doug is currently finishing up a book about the Apalachicola River and Bay,
to be published by the University Press of Florida. He recently retired from
DEP’s Office of Greenways and Trails where he coordinated the state’s
designated kayak and canoe trails, among other duties.
For more information please contact Laura White @ lwhite.hhhs@gmail.com