Lynn Lovegreen
YA historicals in Alaska

This is the winter holiday season, and my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It's all about loved ones and food--can't get any better than that! :-) I am thankful for so many people: my family and friends, other people like public servants, writers and other artists, educators and librarians. I'm thankful for things like good cups of tea, great books, movies, plays, PBS (the Public Broadcasting System) shows, music, and hearty food. I'm thankful for flowers and trees, moose an

It’s Indigenous Peoples Month, or Native Heritage Month. So here’s a roundup with authors for you to check out!   First, we are lucky to have many children’s and YA books by Indigenous authors and illustrators. If you want a great overview, I recommend Dr. Debbie Reese and Dr. Jean Mendoza’s website American Indians in Children’s Literature for reviews and extensive information about this topic. See the site at http://www.americanindiansinchildrensliterature.net .   Second,

Alaskans have a tradition of helping neighbors, Whether it’s pulling a vehicle out of a ditch or sharing salmon with our elders, we help each other. We’ve seen more examples lately.   Last week, Typhoon Halong hit Western Alaska hard. Villages up and down the coast were flooded and pummeled by high winds. Hundreds of people had to be evacuated and many others experienced damage to their homes and belongings. One of the worst aspects—many villagers live a subsistence lifestyle

Alaska is beautiful, but we don't have the fall colors that other regions are famous for. Our fall is more subtle, with yellows, golds,...

Banned Books Week has been around for a while, since the American Library Association (ALA) created it in 1982. It’s a perfect time to...