Biking 900 miles down a frozen river: Local author discusses how he writes children’s books based on true Alaska stories | State of Art

Man poses with book
Children’s book author Matthew Lasley poses with his first book, Pedro’s Pan. Photographed

Author of the book, Pedro’s Pan Matthew Lasley is coming out with a new book called “Max and Ed Bike to Nome.” Based on the true story of a man who rode his bicycle 900 miles down the frozen Yukon River in January 1900, this book dives into the charming bond between a man and his bike as they face a number of challenges along their way. Lasley discusses how his childhood growing up in the Bush informs his characters and about his journey becoming a children’s book author. This week we also share a reading from his first book, “Pedro’s Pan.” 


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