An endlessly charming picture book about how a Jamaican family living in Alaska keeps its culture alive.
While it may be cold and snowy outside their window, for a Jamaican family living in Alaska, it is warm and cozy inside their kitchen. No matter the weather, Mama's Sunday cooking of chicken, rice and peas, and ackee reminds them of beaches and sunshine.
As a child of Jamaican immigrants who was raised in Alaska, author Patrice Gopo guides young readers through the seasons in Alaska and how one family keeps their culture present in their lives, even when home is very far away. And illustrator Monica Mikai stunningly brings the majestic landscape of Alaska to life. Complete with an author's note, glossary, and recipe, Beyond Alaska's Window celebrates two distinct places and cultures with adoration and love.
Monica Mikai is an author and illustrator of books for children. She is passionate about creating thoughtful stories and illustrations that inspire the reader to see life from a new perspective. Monica is the author-illustrator of Wash Day with Mama, as well as the illustrator of Build a House, Thank a Farmer, The Proudest Color, and My Name Is a Story, among others. When not writing or illustrating, she can be found hiking or practicing yoga. Monica lives in coastal Virginia with her husband and two sons.
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An endlessly charming picture book about how a Jamaican family living in Alaska keeps its culture alive.
While it may be cold and snowy outside their window, for a Jamaican family living in Alaska, it is warm and cozy inside their kitchen. No matter the weather, Mama's Sunday cooking of chicken, rice and peas, and ackee reminds them of beaches and sunshine.
As a child of Jamaican immigrants who was raised in Alaska, author Patrice Gopo guides young readers through the seasons in Alaska and how one family keeps their culture present in their lives, even when home is very far away. And illustrator Monica Mikai stunningly brings the majestic landscape of Alaska to life. Complete with an author's note, glossary, and recipe, Beyond Alaska's Window celebrates two distinct places and cultures with adoration and love.
Monica Mikai is an author and illustrator of books for children. She is passionate about creating thoughtful stories and illustrations that inspire the reader to see life from a new perspective. Monica is the author-illustrator of Wash Day with Mama, as well as the illustrator of Build a House, Thank a Farmer, The Proudest Color, and My Name Is a Story, among others. When not writing or illustrating, she can be found hiking or practicing yoga. Monica lives in coastal Virginia with her husband and two sons.
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