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2026 Morning Marquee Keynote Breakfast

Tuesday, September 29  -  7:45 am – 8:20 am

Washington/Clark
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Tickets required

​Amy Stewart /  State Bird / W.W. Norton​

​​**BOOK BLURB HERE**
​In North of Ordinary (Sourcebooks), Sue Aikens, star of the long-running National Geographic show Life Below Zero, takes readers on a breathtaking journey to Kavik, her remote Alaskan outpost 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, in a story that isn't just about survival in the wild, but about surviving life. Abandoned as a child and left to fend for herself, Aiken’s early struggles taught her to face the unknown head-on. From navigating rogue bears and whiteout blizzards to rediscovering her own strength and purpose, this memoir is a raw, unflinching account of what it takes to carve a life on your own terms. Filled with grit, heart, and humor, North of Ordinary is above all a celebration of resilience, a call to reconnect with the wild, and an inspiring reminder that even in the harshest conditions, we can find our way to something extraordinary. North of Ordinary will be published in March, 2026.
BIO HERE