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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 →

Let’s just set aside the Alaskan reality shows for now. Yes, they’re entertaining, but sometimes the sustained hype is wearisome. Still we watch! You want reality? Here’s the real deal: my newest book from Alaska Northwest Books, The Alaska Homesteader’s … Continue reading →

It seems I’ve just returned from Southeast, and I’m packing again to head back north. This time, I’ll be traveling to Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, Fairbanks, North Pole, and as far as little Salcha, Alaska. First on the schedule is … Continue reading →

Ready to Visit YOUR School or Library This summer, I’ve been busy working on some book editing projects for a couple of publishers, but I’m also working on new books for coming seasons. I’m excited about three fresh-off-the-presses books to … Continue reading →

We just got some good news on this already favorite book! The Alaska Association of School Librarians has selected Patsy Ann of Alaska as a Battle of the Books choice for K-2 readers in the 2011-12 school year. If you … Continue reading →

HELLO, SANTA CLAUS HOUSE! Last week I had a fruitful time visiting three elementary schools in the Fairbanks/North Pole area, I and read Alaskan Night Before Christmas to more than a thousand children during three busy days. The kids needed … Continue reading →

-20 IN FAIRBANKS But the temps didn’t seem to bother Coco at all. She and her handler Opal Welton came over to my sister’s place for a visit, and we took turns taking pictures, of course! Coco started digging in the … Continue reading →

Alaskan Night Before Christmas (or how one selfish caribou almost wrecked Christmas for all of us!) If you’ve read this Christmas story, you know about how Kotzebue the Caribou lands on the naughty list—for a short time, at least—for making … Continue reading →

Coming Soon! I’ve been busy lately reading page proofs on a couple of new books due out this Spring. The first is a story that captured my interest years ago when I wrote about a special dog named Patsy Ann … Continue reading →