Author Ann McClellan
The Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Celebration and Cherry Blossoms, The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
This book received a Certificate of Commendation from the government of Japan for “promoting mutual understanding between our two countries through [her] great efforts and activities with cherry trees.”
Author out of Washington, DC
Ann McClellan
Her life-long love of trees began in New Jersey where she was lucky enough to grow up at The Lawrenceville School, an arboretum-like campus laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted. Now a Washington, DC, resident, she has held executive positions at the Smithsonian Institution, World Wildlife Fund, and the American Association of Museums among other prestigious organizations.
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Books by Ann McClellan
Bonsai and Penjing: Ambassadors of Peace & Beauty
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Daunn Munn Blossom Festival
Public Speaking
Upcoming Events
Ann’s cherry blossom talks are fun and informative for all ages. She uses lots of illustrations ranging from fine art to photographs, and covers the meaning of the trees to the Japanese, myths and tales related to them, the history of how they came to be planted around Washington’s Tidal Basin, and information about different varieties of trees today. She can tailor her talk to emphasize topics such as David Fairchild, plant explorer, and his wife, Marion “Daisy” Bell Fairchild and their roles in bringing the cherry blossom trees to Washington, and also bonsai as living works of art and diplomatic gifts.
July 23, 2018
Bloom, Book Signing • San Francisco, CA
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16th Century
Ann is editing her rough draft of a novel set in 16th century France. It focuses on King Francis the First and his last official mistress who did not want the job. She was forced into it by her scheming family, costing her everything. The main action takes place at Fontainebleau.
The image of Francis the First shown above is from a wall mural seen in Crèvecœur-le-Grand in the Oise department of northern France.
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