Táto autorka píše príbehy pre mladých ľudí, ktoré sú hlboko zakorenené v jej živote na Aljaške a v inuitskej kultúre, s ktorou sa stotožňuje. Jej tvorba čerpá z jedinečnej perspektívy, ktorú získala životom v najsevernejšej komunite Severnej Ameriky, a snaží sa zdieľať silného a krásneho ducha arktického života. Píše, aby porozumela svetu a zdieľala svoju vlastnú víziu.
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.