Alaska Northwest Books imprint: 77 books

Against the backdrop of the great Bristol Bay salmon fishery, thirteen-year-old Zoey Morley struggles with her parents divorce, her moms bush-pilot boyfriend, and the pangs of growing up during her summer in the real Alaska. Author Annie Boochever tells a compelling tale of a divided family living...

The patience of a little musk ox is sorely tried when he suffers an itch that he cant scratch. Theres not a tree in sightnothing to rub against for reliefso he wanders away from the herd looking for a branch, a rock pile, anything. On his journey, he meets with three individuals: a buffalo, a wolf,...

The Wien family is one of the “royal” families of Alaska with a well-respected, well-connected, long history of amazing aviation feats. Includes 50 black-and-white photos from Merrill’s personal collection. This book shares a lifetime of adventures told from Merrill’s firsthand experiences of...

At the edge of a great frozen river, Kumak and his family lived in their house by the willows. Though their house was warm and cozy, Kumak was not happy. His wife was not happy. His sons and daughters were not happy. His wife's mother was not happy. Too small, this house, said Kumak. I will go to...

Johnny's Girl, the prequel, was praised widely by National media; interview coverage included NPR's "Fresh Air." Hallmark Entertainment Movie’s Johnny’s Girl (June 1995 theater release) based on the book, stars Treat Williams as the father and Mia Kirshner as Kim Rich. Author working with...

In this revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali. He offers great insight and tales of daring adventure for both experienced climbers and armchair explorers who wonder why people climb...

This gripping wilderness survival tale grabs young readers at the first sputtering of the small plane engine and does not let go. Fifteen year-old Ben Paul’s dream trip to the wilderness with his Tlingit grandfather quickly turns into a nightmare when their plane makes a forced landing on a lake...

Innovative pairing of a traditional fable with cutting-edge art will make this a great gift book. This folktale told by Athabaskan tribal members depicted in a modern way will appeal to Native Alaskans because it demonstrates how their past is woven into their lives today, Alaskans in general, and educators and cultural travelers who demand authenticity and diversity in their books.

Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years. To...

A chilling true story about a pregnant mother with two children who must battle cold, starvation and exhaustion. Ultimately it's a story of survival and trimph amid unspeakable sorrow.

Secondhand Summer begins in Ninilchik, a tiny Alaskan community where the Barger family fishes for salmon. The father's death forces a move from their homestead to an apartment in a poor section of Anchorage. Written in the first person and based on the author’s own experiences, the tale is about...

Galleys available. IPS Children’s Advance ad and e-comm. Author and illustrator signings and interviews (AK, CA). Targeted features/reviews in trade, parent/child, family, nature, and national education.

In Honey Paw and Lightfoot, readers are given a firsthand, compelling glimpse of grizzly bears. Illuminated by Jonathan’s London spare, lyrical text and Jon Van Zyle’s spectacular illustrations, this is the story of mama bear Honey Paw and her offspring Lightfoot, from his earliest days as a newborn,...

Long ago, the only berries on the tundra were hard, tasteless, little crowberries. As Anana watches the ladies complain bitterly while picking berries for the Fall Festival, she decides to use her magic to help. ""Atsa-ii-yaa (Berry), Atsa-ii-yaa (Berry), Atsaukina!"" (Be a berry!),...