Children of the Midnight Sun was chosen as one of Parenting
Magazine's 1998 Books of the Year and School Library Journal's Best
Books of 1998.
For Native children, growing up in Alaska today means dwelling in a
place where traditional practices sometimes mix oddly with modern
conveniences. Children of the Midnight Sun explores the lives of eight
Alaskan Native children, each representing a unique and ancient culture.
This extraordinary book also looks at the critical role elders play in
teaching the young Native traditions. Photographs and text present the
experiences and way of life of Tlingit, Athabascan, Yup'ik, and other
Native American children in the villages, cities, and Bush areas of
Alaska.