{"product_id":"beyond-alaskas-window","title":"Beyond Alaska's Window","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn endlessly charming picture book about how a Jamaican family living in Alaska keeps its culture alive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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 reminds them of Caribbean sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Patrice Gopo, a Jamaican American raised in Alaska, guides young readers through the seasons and how one family keeps their culture present in their lives, even when home is very far away. Illustrator Monica Mikai stunningly brings the majestic landscape of Alaska to life. Complete with an author's note, glossary, and recipe, \u003ci\u003eBeyond Alaska's Window\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates two distinct places and cultures with adoration and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePatrice Gopo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the child of Jamaican immigrants and was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She is an award-winning essayist and the author of multiple books, including the picture books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRipening Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAll the Places We Call Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBeyond Alaska's Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspired by her Alaskan childhood. As a child, she loved twirling a globe, dreaming about cities and states, countries and continents. As an adult, she loves words and enjoys pondering how places shape the people we become. Patrice lives with her family in North Carolina, where she enjoys walks just after dawn and thinks a perfect day ends with ice cream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can visit her online at PatriceGopo.com or follow her on Instagram @PatriceGopo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMonica Mikai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the illustrator of several picture books, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMy Name Is a Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Ashanti and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBuild a House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Rhiannon Giddens. She has a BAs in both art and elementary education from Rider University and an MFA in painting from the New York Studio School. She lives in Decatur, Georgia, with her husband and two sons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can visit her online at MonicaMikai.com or follow her on Instagram @MonicaMikai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68121617498348,"sku":"9780593692530","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/2987\/3644\/files\/91-z6peOrRL._SL1500.avif?v=1794173969","url":"https:\/\/www.gladysbooksandwine.com\/products\/beyond-alaskas-window","provider":"Gladys Books \u0026 Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}