This week on State of Art we’re learning about “Come into the Water,” a new illustrated book from Anchorage writer Jessica Faust. It tells the story of an isolated young pregnant woman who starts having some unsettling experiences. While Faust didn’t exclusively write the book for kids, she wanted it to be accessible to any age.
Faust is an eighth-grade science teacher who grew up in Anchorage. While primarily an actor, COVID-19 drastically reduced her stage opportunities so she focused on writing and illustrating. She will be holding a book release at Uncle Leroy’s Coffee on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m.
In this episode Faust tells us about how her bat research helped inspire her book, her love of scary stories and how it’s good for a kid to be a little scared every now and again.
LINKS:
Jessica Faust on Instagram
Books available HERE
Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.
