Description
River of Ice
The Tongass National Forest is the last American rainforest. Its rich forest ranges from ancient old growth to new, with towering mountains and countless glaciers. It is home to seals, bears, birds, and much more. With this piece, Shannon captures the essence of this part of Alaska.
Printed in Alaska on matte paper that meets the Sustainable Forest Initiative guidelines that promote responsible management of the world’s forests.
About Shannon Cartwright
Shannon Cartwright is perhaps Alaska’s most prolific children’s books illustrator, having illustrated over 30 books, 8 of which she also wrote, for a total of 1.5 million books in print. She has spent most of her time in Alaska since 1972 living off the road system. From working a set net in Bristol Bay, to leading horsepack trips in the mountains of the Alaska Range to the Brooks Range, to personally exploring the wilderness, she knows Alaska and her illustrations and writings reflect that.
