Coastal Reads to Help Kids Chill Out This Summer

Family ties, seals, and the wonders of the Pacific Northwest are all themes in this season’s books.

Jun 26, 2018 | 1,500 words, about 8 minutes

Coastal Kids’ Books to Cozy Up with This Season

Our selections introduce young readers to white black bears, clever (and not so clever) pirates, and the newest island on Earth.

Dec 7, 2017 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes

Coastal Books to Keep the Kids Busy This Summer

From the Shark Lady to refugees who traveled by sea, this season’s stories are sure to inspire.

Jun 15, 2017 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes

Book Review: Iep Jāltok

A poetry collection explores the stories of the Marshallese people and the fallout of the US military’s nuclear testing on the islands.

Mar 17, 2017 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: Ice Bear

A richly illustrated book explores the cultural history of the Arctic’s iconic symbol: the polar bear.

Mar 3, 2017 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: The Fish Market

The complex story of sustainable seafood and the systems that make it possible.

Feb 10, 2017 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: Seawomen of Iceland

For centuries, Icelandic women have been some of the world’s hardiest, and hardest-working, fishing captains. Anthropologist Margaret Willson gathers their stories and achievements.

Jan 27, 2017 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: The Tide and Tides

Two sweeping studies mingle science and cultural history to illuminate the enduring power of the sea.

Jan 13, 2017 | 650 words, about 3 minutes