As a new school year begins, teachers and homeschool families are looking for engaging ways to introduce geography, science, wildlife conservation, and reading into their lesson plans. From the breathtaking mountains of the Canadian Rockies to the famous brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park, North America's wild places offer endless opportunities for learning and adventure. To help educators bring these topics into the classroom, Katmai Stories offers free educational

I am excited to share that Canadian bookstores, gift shops, visitor centers, and specialty retailers can now pre-order Icefields and Flames: Brave Grizzlies of Jasper through Alpine Book Peddlers, one of Canada's leading independent book distributors. [katmaistories.com] Inspired by the real grizzly bears of Jasper National Park, Icefields and Flames follows a courageous bear family as they navigate the beauty and challenges of the Canadian Rockies, including wildfire, wildli

Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que Le Petit Grizzli qui Marchait comme un Boss est maintenant disponible en français ! Inspiré du célèbre ours Boss (122) du parc national Banff, ce livre magnifiquement illustré invite les jeunes lecteurs à découvrir les montagnes Rocheuses canadiennes à travers les yeux d'un jeune grizzli courageux. Au fil de son aventure, il apprend l'importance de la prudence, de la confiance en soi et du respect de la nature. Cette édition française est id

I am thrilled to announce that Le Petit Grizzli qui Marchait comme un Boss is now available in French! Inspired by the legendary Boss Bear 122 of Banff National Park, this French edition brings one of Canada's most beloved bear stories to an even wider audience. Young readers can follow a brave grizzly cub as he explores turquoise lakes, mountain trails, and the spectacular landscapes of the Canadian Rockies while learning valuable lessons about courage, curiosity, and respec

I am excited to announce that Icefields and Flames: Brave Grizzlies of Jasper is now officially available through Amazon and Ingram, making it accessible to readers, bookstores, libraries, schools, and gift shops worldwide. [katmaistories.com] Inspired by the real bears of Jasper National Park, this beautifully illustrated story follows a courageous grizzly mother and her cubs as they navigate the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. When wildfire threatens their

Katmai Stories is excited to announce the release of The Adventures of Jolly, the Alaskan Bear Cub, a heartwarming children's book inspired by the real brown bears of Katmai National Park. Released in March 2026, the story follows Jolly, a curious young bear cub as she explores Alaska's wilderness, learns about the annual salmon run, and begins her journey toward independence. [einpresswire.com] Inspired by the bears millions of viewers watch each year on the famous Brooks Fa

EIN Presswire (March 2026) featured The Little Grizzly Who Walked Like a Boss in an article connecting the spring emergence of grizzly bears across North America with the story of Banff’s legendary Boss Bear 122. The article highlights how the book helps teach children about bear awareness, wildlife safety, conservation, and respect for animals in national parks. [einpresswire.com] 👉 Read the feature: Grizzlies Wake Across North America, with Boss Bear 122 of Banff Inspiring

CTV News Calgary (January 2026) featured Banff’s iconic grizzly bear “The Boss” as the inspiration behind The Little Grizzly Who Walked Like a Boss, spotlighting how the legendary bear’s story has been brought to life for young readers through children’s literature. 👉 Watch the CTV feature: The Boss inspires new children's book Published: January 6–7, 2026 Outlet: CTV News Calgary

Children’s author Victoria Tudor and her book The Little Grizzly Who Walked Like a Boss were recently featured by CJWE Radio (Southern Alberta), spotlighting the growing impact of her wildlife‑inspired storytelling across Canada and beyond. 👉 Read the full CJWE article: https://cjwe.ca/2026/01/08/childrens-book-brings-local-grizzly-to-the-international-stage/

One of my favorite parts of being an author is connecting with educators who bring stories to life for children in such creative and meaningful ways. Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Teacher Casey for a fun and engaging conversation about my books—and the wild places that inspire them. 👉 Watch the full interview here: Explore Alaska & Canada | Kids Adventure Books with Victoria Tudor [youtube.com] Bringing Real-World Adventures into the Classroom In this interview

The Little Grizzly Who Walked Like a Boss is a children’s picture book inspired by one of Banff National Park’s most iconic grizzly bears known locally as “The Boss.” Once a quiet, commanding presence in the Banff backcountry, Boss’s story now reaches young readers through a carefully crafted tale rooted in real wildlife, real landscapes, and real values. The journey from mountain legend to children’s book was recently featured by Rocky Mountain Outlook, highlighting how a we

I was honored to see The Little Grizzly Who Walked Like a Boss recently featured on CTV News Calgary, where I had the chance to share the story behind the story—how a famous Banff bear inspired a children’s book rooted in conservation, courage, and Canadian wilderness. The feature highlights the importance of helping children understand wildlife—not as cartoon characters, but as real animals deserving of space and respect. It also explores how stories can be a powerful way to