Karina Iceberg

In a treehouse by the sea, a grandfather shares the story of how he kept his dreams alive with thoughts of his future grandchild--who is his most precious dream of all. Hope takes flight in this tender picture book by author Karina Iceberg (Aleut-Alutiiq), and illustrator Steph Littlebird (Kalapuya/Chinook), who share a story of Native resilience with a conversation between a grandparent and grandchild that soars into a message of love that spans generations--both those past and to come.

From these hands, old to new, a tradition of love passes through. In Alaska, Fall is moose season. When the hunt is over, the community comes together to transform the raw moose hide into something truly special, step by step, with the work of many hands. From stretching and scraping to making brain stew, each part of the process is a celebration With humor and heart, debut author Karina Iceberg (Aleut/Alutiiq) and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan (M tis) share a resonant message of gratitude, community, and shared knowledge as an intertribal Native Alaskan community works together to tan a moose hide. Features author's note and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith.