Author Archives: Tricia Brown

Go Bobbie!

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Tricia Brown

We just heard that our book Bobbie the Wonder Dog is on the current list for second- and third-grade readers in America’s Battle of the Books. And having Brown as a surname has landed me right next to Judy Blume … Continue reading →

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New Board Books Highlight Alaska Native Talent

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Tricia Brown

I’ve been honored to serve as editor of a publishing project instituted by Best Beginnings here in Alaska. This amazing organization is a branch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and they mail free books to hundreds of families all over … Continue reading →

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What are you doing now?

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Tricia Brown

I get that question often. Usually I can answer it with a quick, “Oh, I’ve got a couple of irons in the fire.” Sometimes authors aren’t free to talk about what’s coming up with a specific publisher, even if it … Continue reading →

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We made the list!

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Tricia Brown

We’re so pleased that Scholastic Teacher magazine included Children of the First People in its featured books for the Summer of 2019. Teacher friends, please check it out! Here’s what Chris Borris and Pari Deshpande Cohen had to say: “We’ve … Continue reading →

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One great idea; two unforgettable books

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Tricia Brown

Meet the terrific Alaska Native kids from Children of the Midnight Sun (1998) and its recently released sequel, Children of the First People (2019). The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center hosted our release event, and we welcomed broadcast journalist Rhonda … Continue reading →

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It’s official! A new book is born.

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Tricia Brown

Photographer Roy Corral and I are celebrating the long-awaited release of our new book, Children of the First People, and the launch party is going to be a sensation. Please join us on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 11 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Supporting your local library

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Tricia Brown

I’m love invitations to events like our local “Beyond the Stacks,” organized by the Anchorage group called Friends of the Library to benefit the Anchorage Public Libraries. I’m betting there’s an FOL in your neck of the woods, too. If … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Children’s Book Council!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Tricia Brown

Sincere thanks to the Children’s Book Council for recognizing Charlie and the Blanket Toss in its showcased books this winter featuring “Helping Hands.” Look for Charlie and other honored books at their showcase website by clicking here.

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That was a 7.0 M earthquake!

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Tricia Brown

As I write, several schools in Southcentral Alaska are closed for the year and administrators and educators have worked hard to rearrange student populations at other schools. The major earthquake that shook Anchorage on November 30 happened while I was … Continue reading →

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Season of Cheer

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Tricia Brown

I know, I know, it’s not even Halloween yet! We’re talking back to the early Christmas ads at my house, too. But I’ve already been invited to Holiday Bazaars and craft shows that start in late October. And besides, I’m … Continue reading →

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