Storm Run: The Story of the First Woman to Win the Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Storm Run: The Story of the First Woman to Win the Iditarod Sled Dog Race is an inspiring true adventure that introduces young readers to the wild beauty of Alaska and one of the world’s toughest races.


In 1985, Libby Riddles made history by becoming the first woman to win the legendary Iditarod Sled Dog Race—a grueling 1,100-mile race across the frozen Alaskan wilderness. In this exciting picture book, kids follow her incredible journey through arctic snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and endless miles of rugged trail. With courage, determination, and the help of her loyal sled dogs, Libby proves that perseverance can overcome even the harshest challenges.


Perfect for young explorers and animal lovers, Storm Run brings the thrill of the Iditarod to life through vivid storytelling, engaging asides about the race, and beautiful illustrations by beloved artist Shannon Cartwright. Real photographs and fascinating facts help readers learn more about the race, Alaska, and the powerful bond between mushers and their sled dogs.


Why kids and parents love this book:

1. A true story of courage and determination
2. Learn about the famous Iditarod race in Alaska
3. Beautiful illustrations and real photos
4. Fascinating facts about sled dogs and life on the trail
5. Perfect for fans of adventure and animal stories
   
   
   

This Alaska book for kids is ideal for classrooms, family reading, and kids who love real-life adventure stories. Discover the amazing story of the race that changed history—and the woman brave enough to run it.

Libby Riddles is the first woman to win the grueling 1,049-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. She currently lives in Homer, Alaska, and her Blazing Kennels has 28 sled dogs. After three summers in Juneau developing the number one rated “heli-mushing” tour, she is now one of the main Alaskan presenters for Princess Cruises, and enjoys being one of the leading representatives of her sport to the thousands of visitors every summer.

Shannon Cartwright has spent most of her Alaska years living in the bush. Cartwright has traveled all over the state working on a set-net site in Bristol Bay, driving horse-pack trips, guiding in the Alaska Range and Brooks Range, researching book projects, and traveling between her cabins by train, skis, snowmobiles, and horses. She expresses her love of Alaska through the 28 children's books she has illustrated, seven of which she has also written.