Coastal Kids’ Books to Cozy Up with This Season
Our selections introduce young readers to white black bears, clever (and not so clever) pirates, and the newest island on Earth.
Dec 7, 2017 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes
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Coastal Books to Keep the Kids Busy This Summer
From the Shark Lady to refugees who traveled by sea, this season’s stories are sure to inspire.
Jun 15, 2017 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes
Book Review: Iep Jāltok
A poetry collection explores the stories of the Marshallese people and the fallout of the US military’s nuclear testing on the islands.
Mar 17, 2017 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Book Review: Ice Bear
A richly illustrated book explores the cultural history of the Arctic’s iconic symbol: the polar bear.
Mar 3, 2017 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Book Review: The Fish Market
The complex story of sustainable seafood and the systems that make it possible.
Feb 10, 2017 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Book Review: Seawomen of Iceland
For centuries, Icelandic women have been some of the world’s hardiest, and hardest-working, fishing captains. Anthropologist Margaret Willson gathers their stories and achievements.
Jan 27, 2017 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Book Review: The Tide and Tides
Two sweeping studies mingle science and cultural history to illuminate the enduring power of the sea.
Jan 13, 2017 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Book Review: An Intimate Wilderness
In his memoir, Norman Hallendy recounts his journeys—spanning almost 50 years—with the people and landscape of Canada’s Arctic.
Dec 30, 2016 | 500 words, about 2 minutes