Beyond Alaska's Window (November 2026)
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An endlessly charming picture book about how a Jamaican family living in Alaska keeps its culture alive.
While it may be cold and snowy outside their window, for a Jamaican family living in Alaska, it is warm and cozy inside their kitchen. No matter the weather, Mama’s Sunday cooking reminds them of Caribbean sunshine.
Author Patrice Gopo, a Jamaican American raised in Alaska, guides young readers through the seasons and how one family keeps their culture present in their lives, even when home is very far away. Illustrator Monica Mikai stunningly brings the majestic landscape of Alaska to life. Complete with an author’s note, glossary, and recipe, Beyond Alaska’s Window celebrates two distinct places and cultures with adoration and wonder.
Coming November 10, 2026
about the illustrator
Monica Mikai is an author and illustrator of books for children. She is passionate about creating thoughtful stories and illustrations that inspire the reader to see life from a new perspective. Monica is the author-illustrator of Wash Day with Mama, as well as the illustrator of Build a House, Thank a Farmer, The Proudest Color, and My Name Is a Story, among others. When not writing or illustrating, she can be found hiking or practicing yoga. Monica lives in coastal Virginia with her husband and two sons.
About the Author
Patrice Gopo is the child of Jamaican immigrants and was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She is an award-winning essayist and author of multiple picture books, including Beyond Alaska’s Window, Ripening Time and All the Places We Call Home. Patrice lives with her family in North Carolina, where she enjoys walks just after dawn and thinks a perfect day ends with ice cream. Please visit PatriceGopo.com to learn more.
