Books Tracy leskey Loves
Tracy chose three books: one childhood favorite, one popular history of agricultural practices, and one book about insects.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
"One of my favorite books as a kid. I really think it inspired me to become a scientist."
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
"I love how he provided historical context for the forces that shaped agricultural practices for some of our most important crop plants including apple and potato. It’s just a good read."
Bugs in the System by May Berenbaum
"It’s 20 years old, but really demonstrates why insects matter."
Tracy Leskey is an entomologist: a scientist who studies bugs. She's loved insects since she was a little girl with a Golden Book on monarch butterflies. Tracy combined her love of nature with a love of biology, and today is a researcher for the US Department of Agriculture. She works to protect food growers from invasive insects like the brown marmorated stink bug by finding sustainable, ecologically sound solutions.
Check out our interview with Tracy!
