[bob-miller Posts: 4 Status: Offline I love kids' books!]

Hello,
Are there any SCBWI members with connections to the National Parks Service?  I'm hoping to find a ranger willing to give advice on a story that takes place at a national park, and/or a ranger who would review the story to ensure the integrity of the National Parks Service.
Thank you,
Bob Miller

[JodyJS Posts: 1,319 Status: Offline Available for preorder! Out 12/12/23]

Hi Bob,

I'm not connected in the way you suggest, but I have had lots of experience cold-emailing folks from park services, universities, and departments of conservation about a variety of things book-related, and they've all been super helpful. You might try that, using their contact page, if you can't find a name.

Good luck!

Jody

[Debbie Vilardi Posts: 7,070 Status: Offline Language is so cool!]

Look for a PR Department or Customer Experience Department. They can often point you in the right direction. You'll want a ranger with experience at the specific park you're referencing, so you might try that park's ranger station.

[Ev Posts: 3,374 Status: Offline Making learning fun!]

Good advice from Debbie. The PR person at Mammoth Cave National Park was super helpful to me!

[Melody Posts: 498 Status: Offline]

Yes, you may want to contact a park directly and see you can round up to help you.