With 2 kids of her ain astatine home, children’s book writer Brook Hartman has immoderate reliable critics, but a good of inspiration. Her book “Klyde nan Kraken Wants a Friend,” a communicative astir a oversea monster who loves to hug, stemmed from her daughter’s well-loved bath toy. “Watch retired for nan Lion” was inspired by an excitable family dog. Having been calved and raised successful Alaska, nan authorities finds its measurement into her work. “The Littlest Airplane” and “All Aboard nan Alaska Railroad” showcase nan state, pinch nan second school kids astir Alaska animals and nan railroad. Her activity is being recognized by literate groups and she has much books connected nan way.

Local children’s book writer Brook Hartman has written stories including “The Littlest Airplane” and “All Aboard nan Alaska Railroad.” (Courtesy of Brook Hartman)

In this section Hartman tells america astir uncovering a equilibrium betwixt appealing to kids and adults, wherever she finds inspiration and more.


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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was calved and raised successful Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA successful 2018 pinch a bachelor’s grade successful publicity and integrated media. He’s antecedently worked for KRUA radio, nan Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.