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Authors of the Network

Meet the writers, educators, and contributors behind the National Preparedness Network’s books, workbooks, and educational materials. Each publication is created to provide practical information that individuals, families, and communities can use in real life.

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100% of the profits from every book sold support the National Preparedness Network and its preparedness education, community programs, and disaster-response efforts.

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Author

Joshua Sutton

Joshua Sutton is a founder and CEO of the National Preparedness Network. His writing focuses on emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, self-sufficiency, community resilience, Appalachian knowledge, and practical skills people can use in everyday life.

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Through his books, workbooks, and educational resources, Joshua works to make preparedness information clear, useful, and accessible to individuals, families, volunteers, and community organizations.

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100% of the profits from every book sold support the National Preparedness Network and its preparedness education, community programs, and disaster-response efforts.

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Josh's Books

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Creating your own jellies and jams

A cookbook teaching you how to make your own jams and jellies at home! Josh sells most of his jams and jellies and sells them at the local farmers market!

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Introduction to Modern Preparedness

One of the first books written by Josh. Since this book he has taught many classes based off of this text. It is a beginner's guide to starting your preparedness journey. 

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Angi Shinaver

Angi Shinaver is a founder and serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the National Preparedness Network. Her work supports the organization’s daily operations, program development, community outreach, and long-term growth.

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Through her writing and educational materials, Angi helps provide practical information that strengthens preparedness, self-sufficiency, and community resilience.

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100% of the profits from every book sold support the National Preparedness Network and its preparedness education, community programs, and disaster-response efforts.

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Angi's Books

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Pawsitive Preparedness

Preparedness covers more that just people, learn how to help prepare your animals for any sort of emergency and how to handle them in the event of a disaster!

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Ohio's Edible Wild

Want to learn the plants local to Ohio that are safe for foraging? Look no further then this book! Also available in kindle!

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