Lynn Lovegreen
YA historicals in Alaska

Many of you in the lower 48 states are feeling winter weather right now. If you're tired of it, you may want to find a blog post from Hawaii or other warmer climes. But if you enjoy snow and ice, read on! This season is my favorite time to sit in a cozy spot with a cup of tea and read or write. As a matter of fact, it's my most productive time of year in those areas. But it's also nice to look out the window or enjoy a walk in the crisp, clean air. Here are a few photos of wi

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...

As you probably know, Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-October 15. It’s a great time to read Hispanic/Latinx books and authors.   I’ve...

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. It’s the perfect time to celebrate our public libraries and all the services they provide.   I...

August is State Fair time here. In Southcentral Alaska, we have ours in Palmer, where the Matanuska Colony was founded in the 1930s and...

August is Happiness Happens Month. (Yes, I saw that online.) While it seems like an obscure celebration, it makes sense to consider that...

We have a raspberry patch on our property, and it's bursting with berries this time of year. While it's not as adventurous as picking...

I recently attended the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) Summer Conference. I learned a lot, had fun chatting...

Note: Here's a reprise of a 2022 blog post while I'm off enjoying summer! Lake Hood and Lake Spenard started out as two separate lakes on...

It's summer in Alaska! I love the flowers here. On warm days, hey feel like jewels in the sun. Here are a few for you. Forget-me-nots...

Col. Mary Louise Milligan Rasmuson and Lt. Gen. Russell L. Vittrup, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army, at her...

July is Disability Pride Month! Read this HRW website for background information about the observance: https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/07/2...

From the early days of the District or Territory of Alaska, American settlers celebrated Fourth of July here. If you go to Alaska’s...

It's Pride Month, and Rainbow Book Month. I am always pleased to see displays of books in libraries, and this one is no exception....

View of Kachemak Bay Summer Solstice is a really big deal to Alaskans. The change in daylight throughout the seasons makes a difference...

Alaska State Fair, Palmer In the land of the midnight sun, we take summer seriously. Most of us have to deal with ice and snow for seven...