Author Archives: Tricia Brown

Musk Ox babies are the cutest

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Tricia Brown

Each year, the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska, reopens for the summer season on Mother’s Day Sunday. That’s the day they introduce the new babies to the public. If you’ve never made the trip out, it’s just one short … Continue reading →

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Authors Love Librarians

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Tricia Brown

I’m not a librarian, but I think so highly of them. These men and women possess a passion for reading, but more . . . they understand the way reading affects how children see the world and themselves. They are … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Take

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Tricia Brown

Sled Dog Wisdom is back for a second edition in a bigger format that includes photos. Thanks, Epicenter Press, for reprising this collection of mushers’ stories and quotes. When I first gathered the material for this book, I asked dozens … Continue reading →

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One Fine Dog

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Tricia Brown

I had heard of “devoted dog” stories, but when I delved into the history of a collie mix named Bobbie, I could only repeat what hundreds of thousands had already uttered: “Are you kidding? Really?” That’s because this dog, separated from his … Continue reading →

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It’s all about the BOOK!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tricia Brown

I’m so glad to be back in Anchorage, ready to visit schools, libraries, and get involved with big events like Alaska Book Week. It’s coming up the first week of October, when you’ll find Alaskan authors all over the state engaged … Continue reading →

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Return to 1967

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Tricia Brown

A good part of my last three years has been dedicated to structuring, developing, and editing two epic books, each of which has a special tie to the year 1967. The first book is IDITAROD®: The First Ten Years, a 400-plus-page compendium of … Continue reading →

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New Book Recommendation!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Tricia Brown

For those of you who’ve read One Man’s Wilderness, by Sam Keith, you’ve probably also seen the video spin-off of the Dick Proenneke story on PBS (titled Alone in the Wilderness). Years after the death of author Sam Keith, his … Continue reading →

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Here comes Charlie!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Tricia Brown

I’m excited by the prospect of introducing children to life in the Far North with my newest children’s book, due out at the end of this summer. Charlie and the Blanket Toss is about a fun-loving little boy living in Barrow, … Continue reading →

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Iditarod Fever

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Tricia Brown

I’m so pleased that Anchorage’s KTUU-TV gave my new book some on-air time. They did such a wonderful job. This book spans the history of humans and dogs in the north in pictures and brief chapter introductions, from the early … Continue reading →

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Classroom Visits via Skype

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Tricia Brown

I’m joining many teachers and guest speakers all across the country as we recognize the upcoming World Read-Aloud Day through “Skype in the Classroom.” I can’t wait to see how it’s going to go! On Wednesday, February 26, I’ll be in Oregon, … Continue reading →

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