Alexis Nikole Nelson | Authors at the Library
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Come celebrate with beloved social media sensation Alexis Nikole Nelson, aka: The Black Forager, at her book launch of Happy Snacking: Don't Die!
📍 Main Library (96 S. Grant Ave.)
⏰ Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.
📚 Books will be sold on site by The Book Loft.
All free tickets have been allocated for this event, but Main Library will be open during normal business hours. For seating, please join the waitlist: https://events.columbuslibrary.org/event/16844097
SCHEDULE:
1:30 p.m. | Seating opens, book sale opens
2 p.m. | Author talk and Q&A
3 p.m. | Book sale & photo line
✍️ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known as Black Forager, is a social media creator, vegan, urban forager, and outdoor educator with millions of followers. She began foraging at age five, learning from her mother, and has since built a devoted audience through her playful, informative videos that highlight edible plants, sustainable practices, and the cultural history of foraging. Alexis has been featured in a broad range of media from The New York Times to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and she was named a Time100 Creator in 2025. She lives in Columbus, Ohio. Follow her on TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube @BlackForager.
📕 ABOUT THE BOOK:
HAPPY SNACKING, DON’T DIE! 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 guidance, practical safety tips, and delicious recipes: from pickled magnolia flowers and Japanese knotweed granita in spring, to milkweed bud fritters and Juneberry hand pies in summer, to savory maitake “steaks” and cozy oyster mushroom chowdah in the colder months. With her signature humor, warmth, and scientific curiosity, she shows that foraging isn’t just for survivalists—it’s for anyone who wants to expand their palate, engage more deeply with their environment, and bring new life to their cooking.
🎙️ ABOUT THE MODERATOR:
Bestselling author and journalist Terreece M. Clarke writes epic love stories about smart, courageous women loved without reservation or hesitation. Her debut romantic suspense novel, Heartbeat: A Courageous Love Novel, became a top international romance novel in two categories and launched the bestselling Courageous Love series. She is active in the Ohio literary and artist community. As a successful writer, journalist, entrepreneur, mother of three, and wife to one, she is often asked to lead discussions on women, romance and diversity in media, pop culture, and tech.
EVENT DETAILS
– The event is free to the public but due to limited seating registration is requested. Tickets may be scanned for seating.
– Get the book TWO DAYS EARLY! Happy Snacking, Don't Die releases on Tuesday, September 22. Attendees at Alexis' book launch will have a chance to purchase copies of her signed book early! Books will be sold on site by The Book Loft. Alexis will pre-sign all copies of her book.
– Join the photo line! Attendees who purchase a copy of the book are welcome to meet Alexis and get a photo.
– Free parking available in the attached garage, while available.
📍 Main Library (96 S. Grant Ave.)
⏰ Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.
📚 Books will be sold on site by The Book Loft.
All free tickets have been allocated for this event, but Main Library will be open during normal business hours. For seating, please join the waitlist: https://events.columbuslibrary.org/event/16844097
SCHEDULE:
1:30 p.m. | Seating opens, book sale opens
2 p.m. | Author talk and Q&A
3 p.m. | Book sale & photo line
✍️ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known as Black Forager, is a social media creator, vegan, urban forager, and outdoor educator with millions of followers. She began foraging at age five, learning from her mother, and has since built a devoted audience through her playful, informative videos that highlight edible plants, sustainable practices, and the cultural history of foraging. Alexis has been featured in a broad range of media from The New York Times to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and she was named a Time100 Creator in 2025. She lives in Columbus, Ohio. Follow her on TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube @BlackForager.
📕 ABOUT THE BOOK:
HAPPY SNACKING, DON’T DIE! 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 guidance, practical safety tips, and delicious recipes: from pickled magnolia flowers and Japanese knotweed granita in spring, to milkweed bud fritters and Juneberry hand pies in summer, to savory maitake “steaks” and cozy oyster mushroom chowdah in the colder months. With her signature humor, warmth, and scientific curiosity, she shows that foraging isn’t just for survivalists—it’s for anyone who wants to expand their palate, engage more deeply with their environment, and bring new life to their cooking.
🎙️ ABOUT THE MODERATOR:
Bestselling author and journalist Terreece M. Clarke writes epic love stories about smart, courageous women loved without reservation or hesitation. Her debut romantic suspense novel, Heartbeat: A Courageous Love Novel, became a top international romance novel in two categories and launched the bestselling Courageous Love series. She is active in the Ohio literary and artist community. As a successful writer, journalist, entrepreneur, mother of three, and wife to one, she is often asked to lead discussions on women, romance and diversity in media, pop culture, and tech.
EVENT DETAILS
– The event is free to the public but due to limited seating registration is requested. Tickets may be scanned for seating.
– Get the book TWO DAYS EARLY! Happy Snacking, Don't Die releases on Tuesday, September 22. Attendees at Alexis' book launch will have a chance to purchase copies of her signed book early! Books will be sold on site by The Book Loft. Alexis will pre-sign all copies of her book.
– Join the photo line! Attendees who purchase a copy of the book are welcome to meet Alexis and get a photo.
– Free parking available in the attached garage, while available.
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Where is it happening?
Columbus Metropolitan Library, 100 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215-4702, United States
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