Three Westmont professors have added new works to their resumes: books that invite young readers on adventures.
Sandra Richter, the Gundry professor of biblical studies, has written “Abigail and the Waterfall” about a family hiking through lush, Appalachian landscapes, encountering fascinating animals and marveling at a waterfall. “The book invites families to discuss what the Bible says about caring for the environment, animals and the beautiful world around us,” she says.
Amanda Sparkman, professor of biology, has released the third volume in the “California Wild Neighbors” series, “Neighbors with Fur: A Family Guide to California Backyard Mammals,” with illustrations by Westmont professors, staff, students, alums and their children. “I hope it offers something for readers of every age who feel a new or renewed sense of connection with their wild neighbors,” she says.
Ryan Minor, an assistant professor who teaches English and history courses, has combined images and prose in an all-ages book, “The Troublesome Cloud.” The exploratory tale navigates unexpected change in a journey across wastelands, forests, mountains, deserts, oceans and cityscapes to escape an unrelenting storm cloud.
This is a story from the Fall 2025 Westmont Magazine
