Chasing the Sun

An Arctic tern can fly as many as 50,000 miles in its annual migration, and as this bird chases summer across the hemispheres, it sees more sunlight than any other living thing. In this luminous 2024 Riverby Award-winning celebration of such astonishing aerial feats, author and visual artist Timothy Musso charts the migratory path of an Arctic tern family. Intricately designed woodcut illustrations propel the reader along as a partner on a most incredible journey. Back matter expands on the poetic text with additional details about the Arctic tern and other animals.

Timothy Musso is an artist and naturalist who exhibits work internationally. The themes of his artwork are inspired by international cross-country backpacking in remote locations. On a trip to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, he encountered the Arctic tern. His fascination with nature, innate curiosity, and preferred medium of woodcut printing coalesced to create Chasing the Sun. This is his first picture book.