About Me


Hi! My name is Black Bear, and I am a retired sled dog. I was born in Eagle, Alaska and raised by Bush Alaska Expeditions. I was a lead dog in the 2009 Yukon Quest,

so I have a passion for running...especially in the snow!

When I'm not running or sleeping, I go around and give presentations to teach children and adults what it's like to be a sled dog. I have some people who come along to help me interpret and carry things. They also help me find good homes for my sled dog friends when they retire. Here is more information about what they do:

Radio interviews:
WCNI radio (CT, USA) (Oct 2019)

WCNI radio (CT, USA) (Oct 2021)

Chat & Spin radio (England) (Dec 2020)

Lady Tracey Show (Jamaica) (Dec 2020)

Articles:
Virginia Living Magazine
Ink Magazine

Connect with me via social media, enjoy my books, view my photos/videos, adopt a sled dog, meet my friends, play some games, or contact me.

Books


When you buy a book, you help rehome retired sled dogs!

Tails from the Bush
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by Denise Lawson
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Black Bear Goes to Bangor to Find Beaver
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by Denise Lawson
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Run Like a Sled Dog
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by Denise Lawson
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Life Lessons from a Sled Dog
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by Denise Lawson
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Black Bear Saves Christmas
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by Denise Lawson
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Black Bear Goes to San Francisco
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by Denise Lawson
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Black Bear Goes to Washington
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by Denise Lawson
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Coffees


All sales help rehome retired sled dogs...and taste delicious!

Reviews / Quotes



"...'Black Bear Goes to Washington' is unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library Pets/Wildlife picture book collections."
- March 2019 edition of the Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch

"...A thoroughly charming picture book story that will have a very special appeal for children ages 5-8, 'Black Bear Goes to Washington' is an especially recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library Pets/Wildlife picture book collections for young readers."
- February 2019 edition of the Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch

"...A thoroughly charming, engagingly entertaining, and thoroughly 'kid friendly' in tone and tenor, "Black Bear Goes to San Francisco" will prove to be a welcome addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections..."
- December 2019 edition of the Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch

"...a rhyming picturebook about a hard-working, dark-furred Alaskan sled dog lead named Black Bear. Striking, colorfully painted illustrations bring to life this celebration of hard-working, four-footed sled dogs...A final page of dog sledding facts and special terms rounds out this excellent, read-aloud picturebook for storytime or bedtime."
- January 2020 edition of the Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch

Black Bear Goes to Washington wins Honorable Mention in the 2021 New York Book Festival.

My Friends & Adoptions


Meet some of my retired sled dog friends.
Some are available for adoption! (listed first)
Filter using the links below:

Let's Play!


Games

4 Current or Future Events


Learn about or schedule an in-person or online author visit here

Join Black Bear Sled Dog & Friends at virtual events via Zoom!
Email: blackbear@blackbearsleddog.com to receive a meeting invite for a storytime event.
In-person and online events will be listed below


Laurel Ridge Elementary

School Visit

Author visit with the sled dogs!

Jun 5, 2023

Greenspring Village

SummerFest at Greenspring

Author book signing and meet the sled dogs!

Jun 9, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Springfield, VA

Dog Days of Summer

Come meet retired sled dogs in downtown Bedford! The event has everything DOG with demonstrations and vendor booths. Food and beverages.

Aug 12, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bedford, PA

Dog Daze

Sled Dogs and Author Visit

Meet and learn about sled dogs at this gathering and demonstration of working dogs.

Oct 29, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Middleburg, VA

93 Past Events

Here are the 5 latest events. To view all events, click here


Apr 19, 2023 - The Montessori School of Alexandria - Alexandria, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Learn about sled dog life in the Alaskan bush

Apr 11, 2023 - Wolftrap Elementary School - Vienna, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Listen to sled dog stories and learn about sled dog life in Alaska

Mar 25, 2023 - Barnes & Noble - Woodbridge, VA - Author & Sled Dog Visit. Book signing - meet the author and the sled dogs! Stop by and get a copy of the new Black Bear Sled Dog book ....Tails from the Bush!

Mar 22, 2023 - Keene Mill Elementary - Springfield, VA - Author Visit. Meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series and learn about dog sledding in Alaska.

Mar 21, 2023 - White Oaks Elementary - Burke, VA - Author Visit. Learn about sled dog life in Alaska and meet the author of the Black Bear Sled Dog book series.

To view all events, click here

Let's Talk


Ask me a question,  request an appearance,  adopt a sled dog, ...

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