Published Work
Books
My Country ’Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights
The surprising, sweeping story of America’s other anthem — and the patriots, abolitionists, suffragists and civil-rights marchers who each made its words their own. For young readers and up.
Martin and Bobby: A Journey Toward Justice
The intertwined final months of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy in the pivotal spring of 1968 — and the shared vision of justice that still speaks to readers today.
Marching With Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage
Full color picture book about a real girl in 1896 who just wants to hike with her brothers, until she meets Susan B. Anthony and wants much more. For readers, ages 5 and up.ISBN 1561455938
Children of Alcatraz: Growing Up on the Rock
Purchase this book from your local independent bookstore ISBN-10: 0802795781
I Am Sacajawea, I Am York:Our Journey West with Lewis and Clark
Illustrated by Higgins Bond The two lost voices of the Lewis and Clark expedition finally speak. Purchase this book from your local independent bookstore. ISBN-10: 0802789196
Gold Rush Women
Co-Author: Jane G. Haigh Ages ten and up, 96 pages, photos, maps. Features twenty-four profiles of courageous women who shared the challenge of the northern gold rushes a century ago. Purchase this book from your local independent bookstore. For large orders contact Todd Communications – 907-274-8633
Gold Rush Dogs
Co-Author: Jane G. Haigh Ages eight and up, 96 pages, photos, maps. Stories and adventures of real-life and fictional dog heroes of the northern gold rushes of 100 years ago, including Balto, Nero, and Baldy. Study guide available. Purchase this book from your local independent bookstore For large orders contact Todd Communications 907-274-8633
Free Radical
Luke’s All Star baseball summer in Alaska explodes when his mother reveals a secret from long ago that changes all their lives. This book is now out of print. Find it at your local library or used booksellers online.
Daughters of the Desert
Co-Authors: Mary Cronk Farrell, Meghan Nuttall Sayres, Betsy Wharton and Sarah Conover. Ideal for readers of all ages. Study guide available. This groundbreaking collection of short stories breathes new life into the old tales of our female ancestors in the early days of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Purchase this book from your local independent bookstore For large orders: Skylight Paths Publishing ISBN-10: 1594731063 ISBN-13: 978-1594731068
Children of the Gold Rush (NEW STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE)
Co-Author: Jane G. Haigh Study Guide Available “Features children’s stories from the exciting Alaska and Yukon gold rushes of one hundred years ago. A colorful, album-like mélange that reflects the diversity of the children’s lives.” — starred review School Library Journal Purchase this book from your local independent bookstore.
Gold Rush Winter
Illustrated by Richard Waldrep Early chapter book, for grades 1-3. Klondy’s papa has lived in the North looking for gold ever since she was a baby. Finally she and her mama are joining him at his gold camp near Nome, Alaska. What will her new life be like? Find at your local library or purchase as ebook or used book online.
The Prince and the Salmon People
Illustrated by Duane Pasco Study guide available Different versions of the Salmon People legend have been told for centuries by many tribes of Northwest Coast Indians. Claire Rudolf Murphy’s retelling is based on anthropologist Franz Boas’ accounts and interviews with Tsimshian elders and craftsmen. Contact author for copies.
Gold Star Sister
This book is out of print. Look for used copies at online bookstores.
A Childs Alaska – NEW PAPERBACK EDITION 2012
Photos by Charles Mason Our forty-ninth state is bigger than Texas, California, and Montana put together. What is it like to grow up in a land with more animals than people? Purchase this book from your local independent bookstore For large orders contact Graphic Arts Books (www.graphicartsbooks.com)
Caribou Girl
Illustrated by Linda Russell Kindergarten-Grade 3 The story of a young Inuit girl’s quest to bring the caribou to her hungry people. This book is out of print. Look for it at your local library or used booksellers online.
Friendship Across Arctic Waters
Photographs by Charles Mason Photo essay, 48 pages, map, ages 8-12. Alaskan Cub Scouts meet their Arctic neighbors in the Russian Far East on a friendship exchange. This book is out of print. Look for it at your local library or used booksellers online.
To the Summit
Novel for ages 10 and up. Sarah and her father are attempting to climb Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Can they help each other succeed? Check your local library for copies or used booksellers online.