Winter Wonderland, 2020
My favorite thing about winter is when the trees get coated with frost.
My Favorite YA Books in 2019
I’m an eclectic reader. Throughout 2019, I read several nonfiction books, some adult fiction, a few children books, and a lot of YA (young adult books). That was the category I enjoyed the most, so that’s what I’ll focus on…
Christmas in Skagway, 1898
Skagway, like many Gold Rush towns, had some elements of civilization.
Winter Solstice
Note: I’m running an encore blog post while I catch up with family and friends over the holidays. Earlier versions of this post appeared in the AKRWA blog and this blog. To Alaskans, solstice is a big day. Our lives…
#Connections: Libraries Helping Connect Teens to Civics
The most recent issue of American Libraries magazine is full of examples of how libraries are helping people become empowered and connect with their communities. One of the coolest is in “Countdown to the Vote: Libraries ramp up engagement and…
