Tato autorka píše příběhy pro mladé lidi, které jsou hluboce zakořeněny v jejím životě na Aljašce a v inuitské kultuře, se kterou se ztotožňuje. Její tvorba čerpá z jedinečné perspektivy, kterou získala životem v nejsevernější komunitě Severní Ameriky, a snaží se sdílet silného a krásného ducha arktického života. Píše, aby porozuměla světu a sdílela svou vlastní vizi.
Amiqqaq's joy over his family's successful bowhead whale catch leads him to discover the significance of the spirit-of-the-whale. As they prepare for the traditional Iñupiaq whaling feast, he gains a deeper understanding of cultural traditions and the connection between his community and the natural world. This journey highlights themes of heritage, respect for nature, and the importance of family celebrations.
Alaskans Luke, Chickie, Sonny, Donna, and Amiq relate their experiences in the early 1960s when they are forced to attend a Catholic boarding school where, despite different tribal affiliations, they come to find a sort of family and home.