PREORDER: All orders will ship by the book’s publication date on September 1st.

Cascade of Life is the first solo book endeavor by local artist and Tsunami staffer Emily Poole, written and illustrated during years of adventures in the Pacific Northwest, mostly in the environments surrounding Eugene. This love letter to the ecology of our region invites readers of all ages and backgrounds to tune in to the wonder of seasonal changes in nature.

All preorders will be signed by the author and come with a special gift (details forthcoming).

Mark your calendar: The release of Cascade of Life will be celebrated at Tsunami Books throughout the month of September with an event and a special display of original paintings from the book. Come celebrate with us!

More details on the book:

Cascade of Life is a vividly illustrated journey through the Pacific Northwest’s wildlife, landscapes, and seasonal rhythms.

Highlights more than 120 flora and fauna species found across the Northwest’s four major biomes: the Pacific Coast, Lowlands, Mountains, and Drylands

Offers 16 hands-on activities for foraging, crafting, and environmental stewardship

Features 14 illustrated sidebars exploring related science concepts and projects

Cascade of Life invites readers to step beyond the typical field guide and into a deeper dialogue with the natural world. Artist and naturalist Emily Poole explores the wondrous variety of the Pacific Northwest--from rocky shorelines to alpine slopes to arid steppes--through the rhythms of the four seasons, spotlighting species that are especially active at different times of year. Original illustrations and essays feature popular species like gray whales and Anna’s hummingbirds, as well as overlooked or misunderstood plants and animals, such as pickleweed and coyotes.

Blending stunningly vivid paintings with personal anecdotes and field-based insights, each chapter encourages the reader’s curiosity and offers accessible, hands-on activities to deepen their connection with nature. Part field guide, part journal, Cascade of Life is a welcoming, inspiring exploration of Cascadia’s landscapes and the species that define them.