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Biking 900 miles down a frozen river: Local author discusses how he writes children’s books based on true Alaska stories
Alaska Public Media: State of Art
Author of the book, Pedro’s Pan Matthew Lasley is coming out with a new book called “Max and Ed Bike to Nome.” Based on the true story of a man who rode his bicycle 900 miles down the frozen Yukon River in January 1900, this book dives into the charming bond between a man and his bike as they face a number of challenges along their way. Lasley discusses how his childhood growing up in the Bush informs his characters and about his journey becoming a children’s book author. This week we also share a reading from his first book, “Pedro’s Pan.”
Anchorage cemetery tour celebrates the contributions of past Black leaders
Alaska Public Media
During the second annual “Soul in the Cemetery” Juneteenth event community leader Cal Williams led a group of nearly 200 people on an opportunity to not only celebrate Black history in Alaska and the lives of Black leaders, but also to remember elements of change that residents continue to work toward today.
This museum exhibit is a love letter to AK’s boarding culture
Alaska Public Media: State of Art
Skateboarding and snowboarding both have colorful and complex histories in Alaska. From homemade rigs to backyard shreds, boarders have built a whole culture of creativity and ingenuity around riding. Now there’s a new exhibit showcasing this culture and the energy of this group in the Anchorage Museum. The exhibit, Northern Boarders, features photos, videos, decks and boards from all over the state, giving visitors just a brief glimpse into the radiant and exciting world of boarding that has sometimes gone underappreciated. Alex Taitt, a curator for the museum, gave us insight into how this exhibit came to be and what they were trying to highlight with this showcase. The Northern Boarders exhibit runs until February 25, 2025.