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View a list of Claire's books.

About
Learn more about Claire as she answers questions about her childhood and her love for writing.

Books
Learn more about each of Claire's books and how to order.

A Child's Alaska
Learn more about the 49th state. Information is available on several topics ranging from the land to the native people of Alaska.

Caribou Girl
Read an excerpt from Caribou Girl in English and Inupiak. Learn more about caribou and the Inuit people.

Free Radical
Read an excerpt from Claire's newest novel Free Radical. Then read about how she rearched the book, especially the Vietnam War protests, restorative justice, and Little League Baseball.

The Gold Rush Series
Learn more about life during the Northern gold rushes. This page contains excerpts as well as questions and answers about the four books that comprise the Gold Rush Series.

Gold Star Sisters
Read an excerpt from the novel Gold Star Sister. Then, find out more about why and how Claire wrote this book.

The Prince and the Salmon People
Learn about the Tsimshian people as you read the begining of the Salmon People legend.

Presentations
Invite Claire to give a presentation at your school or conference. This page contains all the information you will need to schedule a presentation with Claire.

Tips for Writers
Find out what it takes to be a writer. This page is filled with information on how to become a writer. It shares some of Claire's experiences and difficulties and how she overcomes them to develop a story.