Wildlife biologist Caroline Van Hemert discusses her book The Sun Is A Compass, A 4,000-Mile Journey into The Alaskan Wilds. Caroline Van Hemert has written an incredible book, from the first paragraph to the last. At this event, she will discuss writing The Sun Is a Compass and offer a slide presentation. The Sun Is a Compass has received glowing reviews "A riveting book full of birds, danger, beauty, and wonder. Van Hemert’s intrepid travels with her equally adventurous husband left me breathless with awe."—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus; "An edge-of-your-seat thrilling read. My favorite book of 2019, and one the best Alaskan books I have ever read."—Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child. Caroline Van Hemert received her PhD from the Dept. of Biology and Wildlife at University of Alaska Fairbanks, with a research focus on avian health and disease.