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SUMMARY:Alexis Nikole Nelson
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DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with beloved social media sensation Alexis Niko
 le Nelson\, aka: The Black Forager\, at her book launch of Happy Snacking:
  Don't Die!.\nhttps://columbus.libnet.info/event/16844097
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h4><span style="background-color: #ffffff\; 
 color: #ff0000\;"><strong>**ALL FREE TICKETS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED**</strong
 ></span></h4>\n<h2><strong>Authors at the Library with </strong></h2>\n<h2
 ><strong>ALEXIS NIKOLE NELSON\, aka The Black Forager</strong></h2>\n<h3>S
 unday\, September 20 | 2 p.m.<br />Reading Room | Main Library | 96 S. Gra
 nt Ave.</h3>\n<p><strong>1:30 p.m. |</strong>&nbsp\;Seating opens\, Book s
 ale by The Book Loft<br /><strong>2:00 p.m. | </strong>Terreece M. Clarke 
 In Conversation with ALEXIS NIKOLE NELSON<br /><strong>2:45 p.m. |</strong
 > Audience Q&amp\;A<br /><strong>3:00 p.m. |</strong> Book sale and photo 
 line</p>\n<p><img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/events/c
 olumbus/Authors_at_the_Library/Alexis_Nikole_Nelson_author_photo_Photograp
 hy_by_JB_Douglas.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="" /><img src="https://
 static.libnet.info/frontend-images/events/columbus/9781668002544_HappySnac
 kingDontDie.jpg" width="322" height="400" alt="" /></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT 
 THE AUTHOR</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Alexis Nikole Nelson</strong>\, best k
 nown as Black Forager\, is a social media creator\, vegan\, urban forager\
 , and outdoor educator with millions of followers. She began foraging at a
 ge five\, learning from her mother\, and has since built a devoted audienc
 e through her playful\, informative videos that highlight edible plants\, 
 sustainable practices\, and the cultural history of foraging. Alexis has b
 een featured in a broad range of media from <em>The New York Times</em> to
  <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live</em>!\, and she was named a Time100 Creator in 2025
 . She lives in Columbus\, Ohio. Follow her on TikTok\, X\, Instagram\, and
  YouTube <strong>@BlackForager</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK</s
 trong></p>\n<p><strong><em>HAPPY SNACKING\, DON&rsquo\;T DIE!</em></strong
 > is a one-of-a-kind guide that is equal parts foraging handbook and vegan
  cookbook\, inviting readers to explore the natural world through flavor\,
  curiosity\, and care. Alexis shares invaluable plant identification guida
 nce\, practical safety tips\, and delicious recipes: from pickled magnolia
  flowers and Japanese knotweed granita in spring\, to milkweed bud fritter
 s and Juneberry hand pies in summer\, to savory maitake &ldquo\;steaks&rdq
 uo\; and cozy oyster mushroom chowdah in the colder months. With her signa
 ture humor\, warmth\, and scientific curiosity\, she shows that foraging i
 sn&rsquo\;t just for survivalists&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s for anyone who wants 
 to expand their palate\, engage more deeply with their environment\, and b
 ring new life to their cooking.</p>\n<p><strong><img src="https://static.l
 ibnet.info/frontend-images/events/columbus/Authors_at_the_Library/Terreece
 _Clarke_author_photo.jpg" width="267" height="400" alt="" /></strong></p>\
 n<p><strong>ABOUT THE MODERATOR</strong></p>\n<p>Bestselling author and jo
 urnalist <strong>Terreece M. Clarke</strong> writes epic love stories abou
 t smart\, courageous women loved without reservation or hesitation. Her de
 but romantic suspense novel\,&nbsp\;Heartbeat: A Courageous Love Novel\, b
 ecame a top international romance novel in two categories and launched the
  bestselling Courageous Love series.</p>\n<p>She is active in the Ohio lit
 erary and artist community.&nbsp\;As a successful writer\, journalist\, en
 trepreneur\, mother of three\, and wife to one\, she is often asked to lea
 d discussions on women\, romance and diversity in media\, pop culture\, an
 d tech.</p>\n<p>Read more about Terreece&nbsp\;<a href="https://terreececl
 arke.com/terreecemclarke_romance_author/">here</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>EVENT 
 DETAILS</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>The event is free to the public but due to
  limited seating registration is requested. Tickets <em>may</em> be scanne
 d for seating.</li>\n<li><strong>Get the book TWO DAYS EARLY!</strong> <em
 >Happy Snacking\, Don't Die</em> releases on Tuesday\, September 22. Atten
 dees at Alexis' book launch will have a chance to purchase copies of her s
 igned book early! Books will be sold on site by The Book Loft. Alexis will
  pre-sign all copies of her book.</li>\n<li><strong>Join the photo line!</
 strong> Attendees who purchase a copy of the book are welcome to meet Alex
 is and get a photo.</li>\n<li>Free parking available in the attached garag
 e\, while available.</li>\n</ul>\nhttps://columbus.libnet.info/event/16844
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