Flotsametrics

FLOTSAMETRICS AND THE FLOATING WORLD
By Curtis Ebbesmeyer and Eric Scigliano
HarperCollins, 2009

Category: Non-fiction for adults and TRACKING TRASH fans!

I first met Curt Ebbesmeyer through an AP article that ran in my local newspaper in the spring of 2003. His story—a scientist whose passion was tracking debris around the world ocean in the name of science—inspired my first book for young people. Between reading that newspaper article and publishing TRACKING TRASH (a period of four years), I got to know Curt fairly well. I interviewed him, learned from him, watched him work the fair circuit, and even beachcombed by his side. He is a smart and generous man, and his passion for all things that float is truly inspirational. Which is why I am excited to tell you that today is Curt’s big day …

FLOTSAMETRICS AND THE FLOATING WORLD, his first book, is officially published! Congratulations, Curt!

You can learn more about this “captivating account of the man who turned beachcombing into a science” at its official website. You can buy a copy, of course, from booksellers everywhere. My own pre-ordered copy is finally on its way, and I am rubbing my hands together in delight.

Oh, it bears repeating: Congratulations, Curt! I am giddy for you!