Annie Takes Off for Homer
On Valentine’s Day, 2022, Annie Boochever took off for Homer, Alaska to speak about “Fighter in Velvet Gloves,” and Elizabeth Peratrovich,
Homer High School Presentation & Planning
Homer High School Presentation, planning meeting, and creative writing workshop.
Welcoming Fireplace in the Homer Library
In front of a welcoming fireplace in the beautiful Homer library, 25 attendees filled up their seats for the panel discussion and my talk.
New Study Guide: Fighter in Velvet Gloves
When I taught High School English in Juneau, I depended on study guides to support the various books we read. They saved me a lot of work and gave my curriculum a backbone. I could always adjust the guides to fit my classroom’s needs, but the basics were there...
Pre-Coronavirus Book Tour to Fairbanks
I was the featured speaker at the beautiful Fairbanks Noel Wien Library, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, the perfect venue to share my book, Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth Peratrovich.
Presentation for League of Women Voters
Annie B will give a talk for the League of Women Voters in honor of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and the 100th Anniversary of the League of the Women Voters US.
“Fighter” Makes 2020 Rise: Feminist Book Project List
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 selected Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth Peratrovich made the Rise 2020 Booklist.
“Fighter” selected as Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
The selection committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic, are easily readable and of high literary quality, and have a pleasing format and, when appropriate, illustrations that enrich the text.
American Indians in Children’s Lit. Chooses “Fighter” for Best of 2019
Are you looking for best books by or about American Indians? First Nations? American Indians in Children’s Literature chose Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth Peratrovich for Best Books Published in 2019! “A primary purpose of...Fighter wins international children’s literature award!
Lumen Award for Literary Excellence 2019 Winner: Annie Boochever. Fighter in Velvet Gloves
Fighter Makes List for Top 75 Books to Better Understand the World
I didn’t know how rigorous publication with a University Press would be until I began working with the University of Alaska Press…
Cynsations Interview
Read the Interview on Cynthia Leitich Smith’s Blog
Alaska Book Week Tour
I will be visiting schools, libraries, and different associations on the tour that stops in six different Alaskan cities from Sept 26 – Oct 12
The Alaska Tour Begins!
Bethel Day 1- 4 |This Alaska Book Week Tour is the result of the hard work and effort of many librarians, for which I have new appreciation. While I was waiting for my connecting flight to Bethel in the Anchorage airport, I found Mary!
Of Whale Skulls and 4-Wheelers
Alaska Book Week Tour | 4-wheelers parked out front of the high school in Utqiagvik (Pt. Barrow) provide teens with transportation. Learn about the giant bowhead whale skull…