Alaska Authors

Alaska Authors: Artist Doug Lindstrand distills five decades of experience into a new guide on drawing Alaska wildlife

In 1978 he published his first book, “Doug Lindstrand’s Alaskan Sketchbook,” which went on to have 13 editions.

David James January 30, 2025

With a breadth of experiences, artist and activist Duke Russell carves out a series of autobiographical comics

While the first two editions cover Russell’s life before he reached Alaska, the next installment will focus on his year living in a rural village.

David James December 18, 2024

Author details cultural and economic significance of Tlingit beadwork

The book is the culmination of more than two decades of research and also examines the role that the art form plays in contemporary Tlingit society.

David James December 10, 2024
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Children’s author Nancy White Carlstrom, in collaboration with artist Claudia McGehee, continues to inspire emerging readers with ‘Counting Winter’

Carlstrom, who lived near Fairbanks for nearly two decades, completed the book in part as a gift for her grandchildren.

David James November 5, 2024

Alaska authors join fight against book banning with local chapter of fledgling national group

Authors Against Book Bans has joined the growing pushback by parents, educators, librarians and groups seeking to prevent what members feel is a dangerous drift toward reducing the number and diversity of books on library shelves.

David James September 25, 2024

Drawing on her Athabascan heritage, Jan Harper-Haines delves into family history and a murder mystery

After penning a memoir and a novel, the author who was born in Sitka and grew up in Anchorage is planning a collection of stories from her childhood.

David James August 21, 2024

Alaska Authors: Linguist Victor Santos continues to explore culture and preservation in children’s book

“What Makes Us Human” has so far been published in 22 languages, and Santos has been involved in a number of other projects centered on Indigenous languages.

David James June 15, 2024

In his new book on the Soviet gulags, Alaska historian Tyler Kirk examines the lingering effects of the penal system

Kirk’s book, “After the Gulag,” is unavailable in Russia, where the government is attempting to erase the system’s memory.

David James May 18, 2024

‘Looking inside my brain’: 40 years of Ray Troll’s inspiration and imagination captured in new book

The Ketchikan artist’s work has become iconic in Alaska, blending bold psychedelic colors, natural science, surreal sensibilities and, of course, humor.

David James April 7, 2024

With the Luk’ae Tse’Taas Comics collective, Alaska visual artists help build a broader universe

Their work is rooted in Indigenous cultures and northern themes, peppered with fantastical elements.

David James March 11, 2024