Of Words and Water: The Story of Wilma Dykeman--Writer, Historian, Environmentalist

This picture-book biography portrays Wilma Dykeman as a writer and environmentalist whose connection to a local river led her to work for its preservation. Her efforts aimed to protect the river and the livelihoods of people who relied on its water. The account links Dykeman’s writing and environmental work with water’s importance to the communities that depend upon it.