by Annie Boochever | Nov 18, 2019 | Fighter in Velvet Gloves, Reviews
I was so pleased and excited to receive this notification in my in-box yesterday. Congratulations on receiving Top Honors. Each year Literary Classics recognizes the most distinguished books for children and young adults through their International and Top Honors...
by Annie Boochever | Nov 13, 2019 | Fighter in Velvet Gloves, Reviews
I didn’t know how rigorous publication with a University Press would be until I began working with the University of Alaska Press on Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth Peratrovich. This is an enlightening article about that process,...
by Annie Boochever | Nov 8, 2019 | Alaska, Bristol Bay Summer, Event, Fighter in Velvet Gloves
Dillingham Day 14: Wednesday 10/9 | Family Fishing Expedition A place that will always be close to my heart, Dillingham was much of the inspiration for my first book Bristol Bay Summer. This time there was an extra draw; my son Zach Stenson, his wife Rebecca, and...
by Annie Boochever | Nov 6, 2019 | Alaska, Bristol Bay Summer, Event, Fighter in Velvet Gloves
Anchorage Day 13: Tuesday 10/8 | Hanshew Middle School My last night in Anchorage included dinner at the Southside Bistro. Mmmmm. Perfect way to celebrate. A special thank you to my hosts Marti Pausback and Bill Michaelson. Marti is an Indian Education Tutor at...
by Annie Boochever | Nov 4, 2019 | Alaska, Bristol Bay Summer, Event, Fighter in Velvet Gloves
Kodiak Day 12: Monday 10/7 | Kodiak Public Library My flight to Kodiak was a first for me! Very exciting to get to see Kodiak after living in Southeast for so many years. The full-house audience at the Kodiak Public Library was wonderful! Even got to meet the wife of...
by Annie Boochever | Oct 29, 2019 | Alaska, Event, Fighter in Velvet Gloves, Personal Reflections
Valdez Day 11: Sunday 10/6 | Tea at Valdez Public Library I spoke at the Valdez Consortium Library to an enthusiastic full-house. So enjoyable to meet such a well-informed audience. Thank you to Molly Good, Head Librarian, for all the organizing and hosting. Flying...