Florence Williams’ book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History (W.W. Norton 2012) received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in science and technology and the 2013 Audie for audio books. It was also named a notable book of 2012 by the New York Times.

She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for New York Times, Slate, Mother Jones, O-Oprah, W., Bicycling and numerous other publications. She has received many awards, including six magazine awards from the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and she was a 2013 finalist for the National Magazine Awards. Williams was named “Author of the week” by The Week in May, 2012. The Wall Street Journal calls her writing “droll and crisp,” which makes her feel like a pastry. She serves on the board of her favorite non-profit, High Country News, and lives with her family in Washington, D.C.