During his presentation to young readers at the Irene Ingle Public Library on Jan. 14, Alaska author Paul Greci shared the formula that helped him produce his first novel, "Surviving Bear Island" - experience plus imagination equals story.
Inspired by his personal outdoor experiences, he imagined the gripping narrative of Tom Parker, who is stranded on a remote island after a sea kayaking accident separates him from his father.
The middle-grade adventure story was chosen as the Alaska Center for the Book's 2023 title. In partnership with the Alaska State Library, Alaska Humanities Forum and Ra...
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