Richard Louv is a journalist and author most well-known for his book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. The author of 10 nonfiction books, he covers the topics of parenting, nature-deficit disorder, family, and community. His book, Last Child in the Woods, was an international bestseller, published in 24 countries, and spurred his career in motivational speaking, nature activism, and the co-founding of the Children & Nature Network. Children & Nature Network is a non-profit working to counteract the nature-deficit disorder in children. Louv has continued to dedicate his career to promoting the importance of nature among communities and businesses. Through speaking engagements, his writings, organizations, and nature activism, he is committed to environmental protection and preserving humans’ relationship with nature.