University of Alaska Anchorage

04/18/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 18:41

Alaska Native Book Fair

Join the Alaska Native Success Initiative and UAA Native Student Services at the 4th Annual Alaska Native Book Fair happening, Friday, April 19, from 12 - 4 p.m. at the CIRI Building. Meet authors, get your books autographed, buy books and listen to a panel discussion at 2 p.m. featuring Katherine Gottlieb (His Hand Upon Me: The True Story of an Alaska Native & Her Fight to End Abuse) and Carlton Smith (Roots Tree Totem). There will even be door prizes (books).

There will be 12 authors featuring:

  • Katherine Gottlieb
  • family of Tiny Devlin
  • Phyllis Adams
  • Beverly Sims
  • Barbara and Ethan Atwater
  • Lily Tuzroyluk
  • Willie Hensley
  • Yaari Walker (Best Beginnings)
  • Maria Wiliams
  • Angela Gonzales
  • Carlton Smith
  • Joni Speiss

Velma Wallis is unable to attend but her books will be available for sale.

Event location - CIRI Building, 729 E Fireweed Lane, 1st Floor
Event date - April 19, 2024
Event start time - 12 p.m.
Event end time - 4 p.m.