Free Public Reading
"Alaska Literary Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry” is a 336-page anthology exploring the state’s natural landscapes through science, literature and visual art.
Edited by Marybeth Holleman, Shaelene Moler and Nancy Lord, the collection highlights more than 90 plant and animal species and natural phenomena across Alaska’s distinct ecosystems. Each entry combines scientific natural history and traditional knowledge with creative prose, poetry and full-color artwork.
The volume features contributions from prominent Alaskan poets and artists. Among the book’s statewide contributors, 12 poets will present live readings at the Museum of the North:
- Daryl Farmer
- Anne Hanley
- Susheila Khera
- Carolyn Kremers
- Sara Loewen
- Susanna Mishler
- John Morgan
- Shauna Potocky
- Peggy Shumaker
- Nicole Stellon O’Donnell
- Kathleen Tarr
- Chelsey Zibell
Alaska Literary Field Guide
(left to right) Sastrugi, Alder and Braided River
Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series
The Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series culminates in captivating public readings by local and nationally renowned authors. These free events showcase the talents of featured writers as they bring their work to life, offering audiences a chance to experience literature in a powerful, personal way. Since its inception in the early 1970s, the series has welcomed some of the most celebrated voices in literature, including Robert Pinsky, Lucille Clifton, Scott Russell Sanders, Mark Doty, Camille Dungy, and Terry Tempest Williams. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their work, the public readings provide an unforgettable evening of storytelling and inspiration, connecting the community to the transformative power of the written word.