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Ada Blackjack, Arctic Heroine
Motivated by a desire to provide a better life for her son, Ada Blackjack sets out on an arctic expedition from which she emerges as the sole survivor.

Alaska Titles for Young Adults
This brief annotated bibliography includes fiction and non-fiction books appropriate for grades 6 and up.

Baldy of Nome by Esther Birdsall Darling
Baldy of Nome, written in 1913, chronicles the rise of Baldy to trusted leader of the historic Allan & Darling Kennel of Nome.

Book Review - Discovering Wild Plants
Looking for a good guide to plants and their uses? Discovering Wild Plants by Janice Schofield is an excellent place to start.

Book Review - Sarah
As soon as John McCain announce Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his VP running mate, there were people looking for information. Kaylene Johnson’s biography will be able to “fill in some of the blanks” for many people.

Book Review - Shopping for Porcupine
Seth Kantner, author of the award winning Ordinary Wolves, turns his pen to non-fiction in this collection of reflective essays on his life in northwest Alaska.

Book Review - The Highway Angler
With countless streams, rivers, creeks and bays, Alaska is a fisherman´s paradise. But where to begin? Let this book be your guide.

Cold Hands, Warm Heart by Jeff King - Book Review
Jeff King, four-time Iditarod Sled Dog Race Champion, shares his life and his adventures in this charming book. Illustrated by Jeff's wife, Donna, a talented landscape and wildlife artist in her own right. If you weren't a fan before reading this book, you will be by the time you are done.

Forgotten Warriors by Jim Rearden
In Forgotten Warriors of the Aleutian Campaign, Mr. Rearden brings to life one of the lesser known campaigns of WWII through his careful compilation of personal interviews, source documents, and historical photos.

If You Lived Here by Heather Lende
If you don't have the opportunity to visit Haines in person, the next best thing may be to read Heather Lende's book.

Interview with Author Seth Kantner
Seth Kantner, born and raised in a sod igloo in northwest Alaska, is the author of "Ordinary Wolves" and "Shopping for Porcupine." Seth received a Whiting Award naming him one of the nation´s top ten emerging authors. Read more about him in this article.

More Picture Books about Alaska for Young Readers
Alaska’s critters and culture come alive in these story books for children ages 4 and up.

Picture Books about Alaska for Young Readers
Looking for some good books to introduce your child to the wonders of Alaska? Here are five picture books that work as read alouds for ages 5 and up.

Sisters by Samme Gallaher & Aileen Gallaher
This book about life in the Copper River Valley in the 1920's and 1930's is full of adventure, yet told with warm-hearted humor and affection for the land and its people.

Two Books about Alaska's Berries
Berry-picking is essential to the Alaskan experience. Here are a couple of books that will help you identify berries in the field and then process them at home.