Esta autora crea historias para jóvenes, profundamente arraigadas en su vida en Alaska y en la cultura inupiaq que abraza. Partiendo de una perspectiva única moldeada por su vida en la comunidad más septentrional de América del Norte, su escritura busca compartir el espíritu fuerte y hermoso de la vida ártica. Escribe para dar sentido al mundo y comunicar su visión singular.
Amiqqaq's joy over his family's successful bowhead whale catch leads him to discover the significance of the spirit-of-the-whale. As they prepare for the traditional Iñupiaq whaling feast, he gains a deeper understanding of cultural traditions and the connection between his community and the natural world. This journey highlights themes of heritage, respect for nature, and the importance of family celebrations.
Alaskans Luke, Chickie, Sonny, Donna, and Amiq relate their experiences in the early 1960s when they are forced to attend a Catholic boarding school where, despite different tribal affiliations, they come to find a sort of family and home.