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Lizzie Johnson

Lizzie Johnson is a staff writer at the Washington Post. Previously, she worked at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she reported on fifteen of the deadliest, largest, and most destructive blazes in modern California history, and covered over thirty communities impacted by wildfires. Originally from Nebraska, she lived part-time in Paradise while reporting this book and currently lives in Washington, DC.

Journalist Lizzie Johnson shares the definition of “megafire” and offers ideas on how we can prevent wildfire disasters such as the Camp Fire of 2018.

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Journalist Lizzie Johnson shares the definition of “megafire” and offers ideas on how we can prevent wildfire disasters such as the Camp Fire of 2018.

Videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference are now available

We’re pleased to share videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference. Whether you weren’t able to join us at the conference or would simply like to hear the talks again, please take a moment to view the clips below.   Penguin Random House Author Breakfast Monday, February 19th, 7:15 – 8:45 am PST This event

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