Lynn Lovegreen
YA historicals in Alaska

This was originally posted on the Romancing the Genres blog. See their site at https://romancingthegenres.blogspot.com. I recently ended...

Alaska is blessed with many national parks. One of the most famous is Katmai National Park and Preserve. It was created shortly after a...

July is Disability Pride Month! As I said last year (https://www.lynnlovegreen.com/post/disability-pride-month-picks), it's a great time...

Summer is my favorite season. One of the reasons is the flowers! I know that other places have more variety, but we do have lovely...

Alaskans have a long history of celebrating Independence Day or the Fourth of July. From the first American whalers and settlers to the...

Summer is a special time in Alaska. Not only is it a great time to enjoy the outdoors, it's also a season when Alaskans gather in their...

If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably saw last year’s list of recommended LGBTQIA+ books. If not or if you’d like to see...

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....

For the last several years, I've celebrated Pride Month as a proud ally. I have queer friends and colleagues I am glad to support. I...

Alaskans celebrate Memorial Day like many other Americans. For some of us, it's especially poignant. Alaska has several military posts...

The small town of Seward, Alaska was named for William Seward, President Lincoln's Secretary of State who arranged the transfer of Alaska...

Note: This is a reboot of last year’s blog post, with two additional books. It’s Jewish American Heritage Month! Learn more about this...

Talkeetna is a gem of a small town in Alaska. It is between Anchorage and Denali National Park and Preserve on the Parks Highway, making...

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn more about this celebration and the Smithsonian's...

My husband and I recently went to Missouri to see the eclipse and visit with family. The eclipse was truly awesome, and I’m so glad I saw...

April is National Poetry Month! Although I’m not a poet, I believe that poetry is important in our lives. Poetry has touched my soul...

April 7-13 is National Library Week, and Right to Read Day is April 8, so it’s the perfect time to show our support for libraries. If you...

April is School Library Month! As you know, I’m a big fan of libraries. They have sustained me through my entire life, and a significant...

The best April Fool’s Day prank I know took place in Sitka in 1974. Here’s the story: Sitka is a beautiful small town in Southeast...

It's break up in Southcentral Alaska, the time when the snow and ice start to melt. The roads are full of slush, puddles, and potholes....