ASLE Spotlight 2026, Episode 3: Multispecies Connections
This episode was recorded on March 13, 2026
Co-hosts: Nate Otjen, Mildred Kiconco Barya
FEATURED GUESTS/WORKS:John Yunker and Midge Raymond, Animal Writes: Prompts and Practices to Guide the Animal Writer’s Journey
Writing for animals is a unique endeavor; writers have to think not only about the animals they’re portraying in their work but about audiences who may not be familiar with certain species or the topics of animal rights. In Animal Writes, you’ll learn tips for how to portray animals empathically and authentically, as well as ...
Alaska Literary Field Guide
Edited by Nancy Lord, Marybeth Holleman, & Sharlene Grace Moler. Mountaineers Books, 2026.
Alaska Literary Field Guide is a vibrant and immersive celebration of Alaska’s wild beauty, blending science, storytelling, and stunning artwork. This unique anthology brings together a diverse range of the state’s most respected contemporary poets and writers alongside original, full-color artwork from 19 Alaskan visual artists. More than 90 species and natural elements—from grizzly bears and glaciers to lichens, loons, and the aurora borealis—are brought to life through poetic reflections, vivid ...