Description:
A Bright Light of Hope: The Elizabeth Peratrovich Story is the first picture biography for young people that tells the true story of the remarkable Alaska Native woman whose fight, alongside other Alaska leaders, guaranteed equal treatment under Alaska law, regardless of race.
Brief description: Annie Boochever grew up in Juneau, where she became a teacher and playwright. During four decades as an educator, Annie wrote and produced more than a dozen multicultural musical plays for elementary students, earned an MFA in creative writing for children and young adults from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts, and cofounded the Alaska Children's Theater. Her books Bristol Bay Summer and Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth Peratrovich, written in collaboration with Roy Peratrovich Jr., have won numerous awards.
Review Quotes:
"For the first time, children will have the opportunity to learn about a noble Tlingit woman, Elizabeth Peratrovich, who successfully fought for the civil rights of Alaska Natives. Significantly, young readers will be able to learn about the concepts of equality and inequality."
--Rosita Kaaháni Worl, Sealaska Heritage Institute
"This book allows teachers to work with their community of learners to establish a safe place to have these conversations. To learn from one another and use the example of a strong, intentional leader on how they can make their own change for the better in their world."
--Jessica Curry, Juneau School District
"Teachers around the state of Alaska will find this book invaluable for their students."
--Shannon Clouse, Dillingham City School District