Will water bring an unhappy ending to the story of Shishmaref, Alaska?

December 5, 2015

(Photo credit: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve /Wikimedia Commons)
(Photo credit: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve /Wikimedia Commons)

Climate change.

Climate disruption.

Coastal erosion.

What does it all mean? To the people of Shishmaref, Alaska, it means EVERYTHING.


Nancy Bo Flood

As a fish-brain surgeon or a rodeo poem wrangler, I have loved stories. I strongly believe that words – in poetry or prose – help heal our hearts and give us new eyes to see the world. I was first a research psychologist studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and London University before following my passion – writing for children. Learn more…