Book Events
Sound Waters University Keynote
Virtual Sound Waters University Symposium | Saturday, February 5, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:15 pm PST
Lynda V. Mapes Keynote is 8:45am - 9:45am
Take a deep dive with author Lynda V. Mapes into the world of the southern resident killer whales, one of the most complex, intelligent societies on our planet. The southern residents co-evolved with the salmon of our region and saving the southern resident killer whales from extinction requires rebuilding the salmon populations these orcas depend on. We know from successes throughout our region that change is possible and if given the chance to rebound, nature quickly responds. We know what to do, how to do it, and even where these actions are needed. What is needed now is the political will and funding to make more of these large-scale restoration actions happen, all over our region. If we do our part, orcas and salmon will take care of the rest.
Red Barn Event: Lynda V. Mapes at Wenatchee River Institute
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On Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00pm, join Lynda B. Mapes at the Red Barn for a special event hosted by Wenatchee River Institute about her new book Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home.
In Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home journalist Lynda V. Mapes explores the natural history of the orca and the unique challenges for survival of the Southern Resident group that frequents Puget Sound. These whales are among the most urban in the world, a focus of researchers, tourists, and politicians alike. Once referred to as "blackfish" and still known as "killer whales," orcas were for generations regarded as vermin to be avoided or exterminated, then later were captured live for aquariums all over the world. With greater exposure, scientists realized how intelligent the mammal is and are learning about their matriarchal family groups, vocalizations, behavior, and different subspecies.
Today only 74 Southern Resident whales are left, and they are threatened by habitat degradation, lack of chinook salmon (their primary food source), relentless growth, and climate change. Can we reverse the trend?
ORCA with Lynda V. Mapes at Town Hall Seattle
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On Monday November 15, 7:30pm PST, join journalist Lynda V. Mapes at Town Hall Seattle on a dive into the world of the endangered southern resident orcas. Powerfully rendered, Mapes’ new book, Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home offers a window into the remarkable intelligence, rich culture, lifelong family and elaborate communication that these powerful marine mammals possess.
Lynda V. Mapes and David B. Williams at Brick and Mortar Books (Redmond, WA)
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Come to Brick and Mortar Books and learn all about the Puget Sound and its inhabitants with David B. Williams, author of Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound and Lynda V. Mapes, author of Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home.
This event will be held in-store. We ask that all attendees wear masks while in the store.
Lynda V. Mapes at Puget Sound Estuarium
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Tune into the Estuarium’s Facebook Live on November 4th at 6:30 PM for an exciting talk with environmental journalist and author, Lynda V. Mapes. Lynda will guide us through an exploration of the complex challenges facing the Puget Sound’s Southern Resident Orcas which culminated in her latest release, “Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home”, made in partnership with @seattletimes.
Beasts of Seattle: Orca with Lynda Mapes
The orca is an apex predator, and yet, without Chinook salmon to feed on and silent waters to hunt in, Seattle’s most famous animal cannot survive. There are only 73 Southern Resident killer whales remaining, and the population will have a hard time growing unless we change our behavior to accommodate them. As part of the Beasts of Seattle podcast series, Town Hall’s Podcast Artist-in-Residence Samantha Allen talks with The Seattle Times environmental reporter and Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home author Lynda V. Mapes about what we need to do for the orca to come home.
ORCA with Lynda V. Mapes at Issaquah Salmon Days
On October 2nd, 1:30pm PST, join author Lynda V. Mapes at Issaquah Salmon Days at the Oddfellows Building on Orcas Island.
ORCA with Lynda V. Mapes at Lopez Island Library
On Saturday, September 18th, 2pm PST outside the Lopez Library, join journalist Lynda V. Mapes on a dive into the world of the endangered southern resident orcas. Powerfully rendered, Mapes’ new book, Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home offers a window into the remarkable intelligence, rich culture, lifelong family and elaborate communication that these powerful marine mammals possess.
ORCA Book event at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (virtual)
Join Lynda V. Mapes on July 27, 7pm for a special book launch event of Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
ORCA Book event at Chehalis Basin Lead Entity
Join Lynda V. Mapes on June 30, 3:30pm for a special book launch event of Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home with the Chehalis Basin Lead Entity.
Pre-Register Here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Finding Hope for Endangered Killer Whales
Join Lynda V. Mapes, Seattle Times journalist and author of “Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home” along with Wild Orca Science and Research Director, Dr. Deborah Giles, as they discuss endangered Southern Resident killer whales, why we should have hope for their recovery, and the important ways individuals can make a difference by using their voice as engaged citizens.
ORCA Book event at Browsers Books (Virtual)
Join Lynda V. Mapes on June 17th, 6pm for a special book launch event of Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home. Event is hosted by Browsers Books in Olympia, WA. This event is virtual.
ORCA Book event with NOAA (virtual)
Join Lynda V. Mapes on June 17th, 12:00pm for a special book launch event of Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home. Event is hosted by NOAA. This event is virtual.
ORCA Book event at Village Books (virtual)
Join Lynda V. Mapes on June 10th for a special book launch event of Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home. Event is hosted by Village Books in Bellingham, as a part of the North Cascades Institute’s Writers in Nature Speaker Series.
World Oceans Day Celebration with David Suzuki Foundation
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Join an online celebration. We invite you join us at noon Pacific time on WorldOceans Day (Tuesday, June 8) to celebrate southern resident orcas through story, song and science.
The event will open with a live performance of "Yéw̓yews," the “Orca Song,” by Foundation friend and world-renowned Chinook SongCatchers founder Latash Maurice Nahanee.
Sit back for an hour to enjoy a live reading from Orca Chief by Roy Henry Vickers, followed by a conversation about the amazing Salish Sea orcas.
Roy Henry Vickers, celebrated artist and author of Orca Chief
Latash Maurice Nahanee, singer, composer, choreographer and co-founder of Chinook SongCatchers
Lynda Mapes, Seattle Times award-winning nature reporter and author of the new book, Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home
Jeffery Young, senior science and policy analyst, David Suzuki Foundation
ORCA Book event with the Whale Museum (virtual)
Join Lynda V. Mapes on June 3rd for a special book launch event of Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home hosted by The Whale Museum.
ORCA Book Launch (virtual)
SPECIAL LAUNCH EVENT! Join author Lynda V. Mapes and special guests for a conversation about the history and the future of Orca whales in Puget Sound. Registration required.
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The virtual launch will feature Lynda and three eminent guests deeply attuned to the southern resident orcas, their past, their present and their future: Jay Julius, lifelong fisherman and former chairman of the Lummi Nation; Deborah Giles, research director of Wild Orca, and Jason Colby, environmental historian and chairman of the history department at the University of Victoria. The launch event will be moderated by Seattle broadcast journalist Jeff Renner, who personally met his first orca face-to-face through a scuba mask years ago.
The event is presented in partnership with Elliott Bay Book Company, Mountaineers Books and The Seattle Times. This event is supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation. This event will be recorded for SPL’s YouTube Channel.